Going to court is not always the easiest route to take if you are trying to resolve the myriad of issues a divorce will inevitably table. However, many people are simply not aware of the non-court options for divorcing couples. They are, however, well worth exploring. Court can be unpredictable, stressful, hostile not to mention […]
Resolution have published their findings on the impact of economic abuse on Financial Remedy proceedings. Their report takes a detailed look into the relationship between the financially related aspects of domestic abuse and the division of finances on separation, divorce or dissolution. The report brings together the thoughts of a working group Resolution assembled mid-way […]
The Government has announced they will pilot the new Domestic Abuse Protection Notice and Domestic Abuse Protection Order next month. The pilot will be run in specially chosen police forces, Greater Manchester, Croydon, Sutton, Bromley and the British Transport Police. From early 2025 domestic abuse specialists will join officers in these forces’ control rooms. Their role […]
In a recent blog we looked at whether a sperm donor has legal rights to the children born as a result of their donation. In this blog we’d like to look at a very similar question, whether egg donors have legal rights to a child in the UK. Donating eggs to someone in need is an […]
The Observer newspaper has reported that Operation Early Dawn, a long-standing contingency measure that would allow defendants to be held in police cells until prison beds become available, could be triggered as early as next week to avoid newly sentenced rioters overcrowding UK jails. While greater capacity is needed to house those being sentenced, there […]
It is no secret that the British criminal justice system is under extreme pressure with huge court backlogs, overcrowded prisons, court closures and repeated cuts to legal aid and other funding. It is arguably a surprise that the criminal justice system doesn’t appear to be a priority in the run up to the General Election. […]
An inquest must be held as part of an investigation into any death in which there is a suspicion it was either not from natural causes or it happened in prison or another state institution. Four questions are answered in an inquest: It is also important to note that an inquest is not a trial […]
If you or the previous owner of your property made major changes to the property without getting the required planning permission, your local authority could issue you with an enforcement if they learn of the changes. This is where the 4 year rule in planning may come to your aid. What is the 4 year […]
Traditionally January sees a spike in divorces. The first working Monday of January is even dubbed ‘Divorce Day’ because law firms receive more new divorce enquiries than at any other time of year. However, new research from Interactive Investor yet again underlines why couples must not forget to include pensions during divorce negotiations. The research […]
The answer to the question “what am I entitled to in a divorce settlement?” will vary depending on the exact nature of your case and the assets and circumstances involved. The starting point will normally be a 50/50 split. However, it is important to understand that this is very much only a starting point. From […]