In this digital age there is often a temptation to take to social media to record a landmark life event. Coupled with this, for many, there is also the desire to use social media to put the wrongs of the world to
The latest ONS statistics show that the number of people divorcing is at the lowest rate since 1971. There has been a 29.5% decrease in divorces in 2022 compared with 2021. There were 78,759 opposite-sex divorces, which is a decrease of 29.6%
More people planning their second, third or fourth wedding are entering into pre-nuptial agreements with their future spouse. Step-families or blended families are the one of the fastest growing types of families in the UK making up about a third of all
Going through a divorce is undoubtedly a challenging time, and it’s crucial to understand that completing the legal process is just one aspect. Sorting out finances is equally important but often overlooked. In this guide, we’ll address common reasons why people delay
Jennifer Pollock, Senior Associate in Family Law, from leading UK law firm Irwin Mitchell shares her thoughts on some of the most asked questions around no-fault-divorce since it came into effect on 6th April 2022. What is a no-fault divorce? Changes made
Former partners have the right to claim a stake in anything from their ex’s business to a jackpot win unless the correct legal procedures have been followed to ensure full protection. Without a financial order in place – which includes a clean
Prenuptial agreements, often referred to as ‘prenups’, are legal documents that a couple signs before they get married or enter into a civil partnership. These agreements set out the ownership of the couple’s income, property and assets, and how these will be
August is traditionally the most popular period for marriages, but falling numbers of couples getting hitched, together with the eye-watering costs of the ceremony at a time when many are struggling with household bills, is seeing more and more couples saying ‘I
Commenting on the Women and Equalities Committee’s letter to Family Justice Minister Lord Bellamy, Abby Buckland, Family Law partner at Kingsley Napley LLP says: “Given the trend of declining rates of marriage, an increase in the age of those getting married and a rise in
For many co-parents, one of the most challenging aspects of separated parenting is when one parent does not choose to spend as much time with their child as the other parent thinks they ought to. In some cases, a parent may not
The latest Census on marriage and civil partnership status in England and Wales, released this morning, shows that the number of people getting married is at the lowest rate on record and the median age of those getting married is increasing. The data
At the beginning of 2022, it was predicted that divorce rates could surge by more than 50% in the UK. The impact of pandemic lockdowns, pressures due to the cost of living increases and changes in legislation such as the no-fault divorce,