Divorce is never easy and if you own a business, it does carry additional complexity. Over the past three decades, Mark Betteridge has advised many business owners considering separation. A common theme is that separation is approached with understandable anxiety: “Will I
The 2025 Autumn Budget brings several tax and financial reforms that could significantly affect separating couples, especially those with complex assets. Emma Davies, partner and family law specialist at Nelsons, highlights that these updates make it even more important for families to
How legal fairness and personal reinvention work together on the journey back to work Article written by Peter Burgess, Senior Partner at Burgess Mee and FMC Accredited Mediator, and Stephanie Cohen, Career Coach and Founder at Passenger to Pilot. The legal approach
Abuse in a marriage or civil partnership can take many different forms, such as physical, sexual, financial and emotional. There are many types of emotional abuse, which are also often referred to as psychological abuse, and this is where the form of
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
When relationships end, property disputes have a way of cutting deeper than just financial loss; they strike at security, fairness, and dignity. For unmarried couples, this reality is especially stark. Unlike divorcing spouses, who benefit from a robust framework under family law,
Why a child’s needs are the paramount consideration on divorce On divorce, the court will consider a list of factors under section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 when deciding how assets are to be divided. Section 25 (1) provides that
An eagerly anticipated landmark judgement from the Supreme Court will have major implications for divorcing couples, according to Rayma Collins, head of Family Law at Furley Page. The judgement on Standish v Standish was handed down by the Supreme Court on 2
The end of a relationship is never easy, but for LGBTQ+ couples, navigating the legal and emotional aspects of separation can come with distinct challenges. For LGBTQ+ families knowing your rights is vital – particularly if your family has been formed through
A growing number of parents with children from previous relationships incorrectly assume they have an automatic right to take the whole family on holiday, warns leading law firm Brindley Twist Tafft & James. A couple planning to take a stepchild on a
The celebrity world is abuzz with yet another high-profile divorce case. Billionaire and former record executive, David Geffen, has filed for divorce from his 32-year-old dancer husband, David Armstrong. The marriage only lasted two years, and despite the 82-year-old being worth a
Sponsored post by Jones Myers. The fear of starting all over again and all the financial worry that can bring with it can understandably have a profound effect on many people going through divorce or separation. This fear can be particularly acute for
