Even under the most amicable circumstances, divorce is never easy, it’s hard on everyone involved. However, as money will play a huge role in helping both parties take the next step, one of the most stressful aspects of a divorce is the financial side so how can you reduce the financial stress in a divorce? […]
If the residence and contact arrangements for your children are set out in a Child Arrangements Order and one parent breaches the terms, can you change a Child Arrangements Order? The simple answer is you can, but as with all family law matters, the circumstances will dictate when, how and why a Child Arrangements Order […]
A Spousal Maintenance Order (or Periodical Payments Order) is the financial obligation the court decides one party in a divorce will pay the other party following their divorce. It will be a set amount paid on either a weekly or monthly basis for a defined period but, once it’s in place, can a maintenance order […]
A prenuptial agreement or prenup is a legal document that sets out how a couple’s assets would be divided split should they split up. They have long been popular in the US, but more and more couples are now entering into prenuptial agreements in the UK even though for many there is still a question […]
Whether or not employees should be given ‘divorce leave’ has long been discussed. It has hit the headlines again after a long list of UK companies including Tesco, Asda, NatWest, PwC, Unilever, Vodafone, and Metro Bank publicly stated they are ready to introduce new family friendly HR policies for staff going through a relationship breakdown. […]
The government rightly wants equal rights for everyone. With regards to marriage this means that while people can be prevented from marrying if there is a ‘good reason’, being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender will never again be counted as a good reason. However, the picture as to whether those identifying as non-binary can marry […]
One of the most contentious elements of a divorce is the division of assets. Central to this is understanding the different types of assets involved, particularly with regards to matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets. The need to differentiate between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets is brought into sharper focus because the Court’s starting point is to find […]
Today more and more parents are helping their children get onto the property ladder, pay for a wedding, or just make them a little more comfortable. However, what happens to a family loan in a divorce or separation? What is a family loan? A family loan is a sum of money lent by one family […]
Although all divorce cases are completely different depending on the people and circumstances involved, the most common mistakes while negotiating a divorce settlement include: 1. Not seeking legal advice This must be number one on the list. Divorce can be a complicated process. Therefore, it is essential you take advice from a qualified and experienced […]
The criminal offences that can be included under the umbrella term ‘domestic abuse’ have been in the news recently, not least because of the proposals to add those convicted of them to the offenders who must sign on to the violent and sexual offences register. The passing of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 will undoubtedly […]