Divorce & Family Law News & Insight

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25th October 2022

Menopause Awareness Month

October 2022 is Menopause Awareness month, however, in reality the Menopause is something about which there should be a permanent awareness since it impacts, at some time or another, upon more than half of the world’s population.

Read article by Judith Wheeler

‘No Fault’ Divorce – an update

Divorce laws were changed in England and Wales from 6 April 2022. The pause in proceedings provides separating couples with an opportunity to reconsider or allows time to deal with the other aspects of their separation, finances.

Read article by Nicola Starbuck

7th October 2022

Love is blind

It is very easy to get caught up in the magic but there are important legal considerations before you both say “I do”. Love may be blind but don’t be blind to the law.

Read article by Nicola Starbuck

28th September 2022

Do not let the simplicity of the new divorce proceedings lull you into a false sense of security

Are you conducting divorce proceedings online yourself?

Read article by Judith Wheeler

22nd September 2022

The ‘common law marriage’ trap

It is a popular misconception that couples who live together are regarded as having the same rights as married couples. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The law does not recognise ‘common law marriage’. Simply, there is no such thing.

Read article by Nicola Starbuck

5th August 2022

Why have a Consent Order on divorce?

Why have a Consent Order? We look at the pitfalls of dissolving a marriage/civil partnership without also resolving financial matters before the Court.

Read article by Judith Wheeler

15th April 2022

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