The no-fault divorce law landed recently in the UK; divorce lawyers are expecting an influx of applications now there is no requirement to place the blame on either party. Separating from a partner could have a big impact on your finances, especially
The long-awaited Act for “no-fault” divorce was passed in June 2020. It is now due to become law on 6th April 2022. The new legislation takes away all elements of pointing the blame in divorce, which have previously caused so much polarisation
Unreasonable behaviour is one of the 5 grounds for divorce used in the United Kingdom. It is the most common by far – close to 50% of all divorce applications are filed on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour. Even though, it’s used
In recent years, January has come to be unofficially known as ‘divorce month’ due to the number of couples looking to separate once the festive period is over and the new year arrives. However the process can be a daunting prospect, as
Does the area of England you live in mean you are more likely to get divorced this January? People in the South Of England are the most likely to consider getting a divorce this New Year, according to research carried out by
When approaching a milestone event such as a marriage or civil partnership, it is always a good time to reassess your financial position and put plans in place to protect yourself. This is particularly important if there is an imbalance in wealth
Sponsored post by Jones Myers. A Supreme Court ruling on whether substantial assets transferred between spouses during marriage should be divided equally on divorce – has reignited the importance of pre-nups. The ‘big money case’ saw divorcee Anna Standish lose her legal case
Here psychotherapist and Counsellor Margaret Ward-Martin examines narcissistic family systems and how to handle them. In such families, the narcissist, usually a parent or grandparent, demands that everyone meets their needs. They manipulate, shame, guilt trip, gaslight, and rage to maintain control. Narcissistic parents
High net worth individuals (HNWIs) are less likely to be divorced than the general population But 1 in 5 admit they have ‘delayed’ a planned divorce due to the cost One in 50 HNWIs even say the cost of divorce is their
Introducing the latest transcript blog featuring an insightful interview with Chloe O., an experienced divorce coach specialising in international divorce. In this insightful interview, Chloe shares her expert knowledge on what international divorces are, the unique challenges they pose, and how to
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The financial consequences and processes of divorce can be baffling even when the parties’ assets are reasonably straightforward. Lawyers are prone to using jargon and acronyms that are entirely unfamiliar to the lay client. Where the financial assets include private equity or
