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Time to end the blame game – no fault divorce
A Summary of the proposed change to divorce law.
Will you not marry me?
Hannah Sims, solicitor in the Family department, considers the Supreme Court decision on civil partnerships for heterosexual couples.
No fault divorce: the end of the blame game
Hannah Sims examines the current grounds for divorce and the proposal to reform divorce law.
Wedding planning? Add pre-nuptial agreements to the list
Sue Baker explains the nature of pre-nuptial agreements in the UK.
Periodical payments to former spouses, a meal ticket for life?
Sue Baker gives her analysis of the recent judgement of Mills v Mills handed down by the Supreme Court.
Can I take my child on holiday?
With the school holidays around the corner, Sue Baker has put together this short guide for separated parents on taking their child on holiday abroad.
Are quickie divorces the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous?
Media coverage continues to promote so-called “quickie divorces” amongst celebrities, but is there such a thing?
The myth of common law marriage
Cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family type with more than 3.3 million unmarried couples living together in the UK. Hannah Sims, a solicitor in our family team, explains the dangers of the misconception of the common law spouse.
Pensions on divorce
Pensions often become a very important factor in divorce proceedings. This guide summarises the issues involved and the approach taken by the courts in striving to achieve fairness between the divorcing couple.
Does a short marriage get short shrift in the divorce courts?
Hannah Sims, a solicitor in the Family Team, considers a recent Court of Appeal decision which addresses whether a short childless marriage evades the equal sharing principle on divorce.
Declarations of Trust and Cohabitation Agreements
What are they and why might I need one? Lindsay Allen from our Family Team provides the answers.