Article parent: family-law
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Domestic Abuse in Ambridge – How could Helen have been helped?
The recent Helen and Rob storyline, which is still playing out in the world’s longest running soap, The Archers, has shocked its listener...
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10 Common Myths about Separation and Divorce
1. Divorce always ends up being fought out in court leaving spouses feeling angry and hostile towards each other. Court is only necessary...
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Crazy Stupid Love? – The Risks of Not Considering a Pre-Nup
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has once again hit the headlines with news of her divorce. Rumours are now circulating that her husband is deman...
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Separation? Don’t look back in Anger? – When can Financial Orders c...
Most couples go through many months of blood, sweat and tears to reach an agreement regarding their finances following separation. In mo...
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5 Tips for managing your Divorce
1. Google – friend or foe? The internet can be a wonderful thing – it can also be incredibly misleading… It is vital to educate yourself ...
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Morrisons Solicitors: Making Family Law Services More Affordable
At Morrisons Solicitors we understand that clients faced with dealing with their family issues may be put off getting appropriate legal a...
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Honesty is the best policy- and why cheats won’t prosper in matrimo...
The recent Supreme Court decision in the case of Wyatt v Vince in which a Wife has claimed a financial settlement from Husband some 23 y...
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Sharland and Gohil – Supreme Court rules that dishonesty will not b...
The Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the appeals of two women who challenged settlements received in divorce proceedings after it wa...
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Second bite of the wallet – Divorcees beware!
Court statistics show that there has been a sharp increase in enquiries from individuals who are already divorced but are now seeking fur...
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Financial issues for cohabitees to consider
Family law solicitors see the majority of clients when a relationship has broken down but it is often beneficial for couples to get legal...
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Property rights for Co-habitees
There are many issues that can arise for co-habiting couples on separation but perhaps the most contentious and commonly litigated is the...
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The myth of common law marriage and the importance of financial pla...
Cohabitation gives no legal status to a couple and yet the myth of the common law marriage persists. A 2013 survey by UK charity OnePlusO...
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Is marriage more than a piece of paper? Some bad news for the “com...
Sarah walks into my office for the first time as she wants to some advice about her separation from her long term partner John. She tells...
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Mediation: Changes afoot
If you are considering making an application to court in relation to children or matrimonial finances the law is changing! When the Child...
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“Pre-nups” & “Qualifying Nuptial Agreements”: the Law Com...
THE LAW COMMISSION REPORT – MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY, NEEDS AND AGREEMENTS Malcolm Martin Partner, Family Department – Direct Line 020...
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Love is all around us… and so are tax breaks for married couples an...
With Valentines Day fast approaching, we wanted to highlight the benefits of being married or in a civil partnership for tax purposes so ...