Posted on Wednesday 11 September 2024
The family home often stands as the epicentre of marital discord during divorce proceedings, especially when children are involved. This article delves into the multifaceted considerations surrounding property division, from emotional attachments to financial implications. We'll explore legal frameworks, common scenarios, and potential outcomes. However,...
Posted on Thursday 22 August 2024
The dissolution of marriage following protracted separation presents a unique set of legal and emotional challenges. In the United Kingdom, numerous couples find themselves pondering the intricacies of divorce after years, or indeed decades, of living apart. This article examines the possibility of obtaining a...
Posted on Wednesday 10 July 2024
Discovering someone's marital status can be crucial in various situations, such as genealogical research, personal relationships, or legal matters. In the UK, divorce records are maintained by the government and can be accessed by the public, albeit with some restrictions. This comprehensive guide will walk...
Posted on Wednesday 10 July 2024
Divorces can be emotionally and financially draining, with pensions often being one of the most significant assets to be divided. With the rising costs of living and increased life expectancy, securing a fair share of retirement funds is crucial for ensuring financial security after divorce....
Posted on Wednesday 7 April 2021
Unlike a civil partnership, marriage is considered a social contract between two partners who execute the contract as part of their willingness to stay and live together for an indefinite period. As part of the marital contract, both of the partners are entitled to several...
Posted on Monday 29 March 2021
Divorce is complicated, and there is no blanket approach to splitting up the assets, with each case depending on several factors. This becomes more complex when it comes to inheritance, as there can be much confusion over property and assets inherited either before or during...
Posted on Monday 8 March 2021
A marriage's dissolution is always a massive test of character for the parties involved – challenging their emotional strength. It can be challenging to deal with, and you must be able to run to your divorce solicitor for help and support in sorting out the legal and...
Posted on Monday 25 January 2021
When you get married or enter into a civil partnership, you enter a partnership with specific legal obligations. However, for some, ending the marriage is the only remaining option. If this is the case, you need to go through the correct legal procedure to seek...
Posted on Monday 11 January 2021
For any act to be classed as a crime, it must break the law. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a crime as: "An action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law". However, the UK Victims Support Group states: "A crime is...
Posted on Monday 4 January 2021
For many divorces, the family home is the largest asset that needs to be divided, and it can often play a substantial role in both parties being able to move on financially. While often the family home, holiday homes or other properties may seem attractive...
Posted on Saturday 19 December 2020
In today's fast-paced environment, we prefer to get whatever we want against a click of a finger. Additionally, with increased awareness of rights and obligations, there is a high ratio of married partners opting for separations or divorce litigations. Having such an increased ratio of...
Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2020
The law surrounding the ability to divorce your spouse is clear cut. There are five legal reasons why you are allowed to divorce your spouse, one of which must be met. Divorcing your spouse simply because you want to is insufficient grounds. Your spouse has...
Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2020
Dealing with a divorce is not easy. Ending a marriage is an emotional and sometimes, overwhelming experience that may be hard to adjust to. However, it is more severe for many people who are on Spouse Visa and are dependent on their ex-partner for settlement...
Posted on Thursday 24 September 2020
Separation between couples has been on the increase over the years. Unlike before, it has become somewhat easier to bring a marriage to an end now. A marriage can be legally ended in two ways. These methods are annulment and divorce. A divorce legally ends a marriage, and...
Posted on Tuesday 22 September 2020
It is an inconvertible truth that divorce has its adverse effects, always favouring a party over the other. Most often than not, the star always smiles at the wife with regards to the supervision of their children. However, is it acceptable for a child to...
Posted on Monday 21 September 2020
Unfortunately, not every marriage ends in 'happily ever after'. You have both tried your level best to make it work, to move past betrayal, to rekindle the undying love and passion you once had for each other all those years ago. However, the harder you...
Posted on Thursday 17 September 2020
Have you ever wondered why the rate of divorce is on the increase in recent years? How many of us have had to think about why some marriages are dissolved at one point or another? It is a known fact that the first step when...
Posted on Monday 14 September 2020
Going through a divorce is something that no one hopes to experience. It can be a stressful time, with many aspects to consider. The personal turmoil of the divorce process can make planning the more practical side of proceedings much harder. Many things must be...
Posted on Sunday 13 September 2020
An annulment ends a marriage, just like a divorce, although it is rare. It is also referred to as nullity. Annulment of a marriage can be done at any point in time after the wedding. Unlike divorce, there's no minimum period before one can submit...
Posted on Thursday 10 September 2020
When a marriage breaks down beyond the point of repair, sometimes the best thing to do for both parties is to end the partnership. As painful as separation can be, it can also make room for new exciting opportunities which would never have been possible...