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,
With the highly-publicised court proceedings between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, legislative changes in the UK leading to the implementation of the ‘no fault divorce’ system, and with the latest season of The Crown releasing on Netflix – focusing on the bitter
With around 60% of UK households owning a pet, it’s no surprise that who gets custody of any animals can be a key area of negotiation when relationships break down. For many people a pet is not just an animal, it’s a
There are concerns that the ongoing defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in the USA is creating an atmosphere that might discourage domestic abuse victims in the UK from coming forward to seek help. Depp is suing his former wife
If you are reading this, the notion of foreign territory may feel all too familiar. Plainly, nobody gets married with a view to later divorcing and the prospect of embarking on the process can sometimes feel emotionally and financially daunting. Where do
Financial settlements remain contentious during divorce proceedings, despite new ‘no fault’ reforms designed to simplify the separation process. It remains essential for couples to seek professional legal advice when dealing with financial issues during their divorce. The new no fault divorce system
No-Fault Divorce – which dispenses with the ‘blame game’ – makes it easier for couples to manage their separation and work together to avoid lengthy, costly, and stressful court disputes. The ground-breaking changes in the law, which came into effect on April
My parents filed for divorce when I was approximately 10 years old. I remember the desperation and the sense of emptiness I had inside me for months after the announcement. I also clearly remember the day I returned home from school and
2022 has been a landmark year for family law, with the introduction of the ‘no-fault’ divorce law coming into effect on 6 April removing the need to prove a relationship has broken down. Meanwhile, many couples across the country are still waiting
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
Separating couples can submit a joint application on mutual terms for the first time ever when No-Fault Divorce comes into effect on April 6. Bringing far-reaching changes to divorce laws, No-Fault Divorce follows a three-decade long campaign spearheaded by family justice group
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