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How to find out if someone is divorced?

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...

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What does a decree NISI looks like?

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...

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Getting divorced! Questions to ask your solicitor?

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...

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Is adultery a crime?

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...

What is an annulment of marriage?

What is an annulment of marriage?

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...

How to rebuild your life after divorce?

How to rebuild your life after divorce?

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...

No-Fault Divorce: Why does it matter?

No-Fault Divorce: Why does it matter?

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...

How is a marriage annulled?

How is a marriage annulled?

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...

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