You have probably heard of prenuptial agreements in Hollywood movies or on TV shows.
But this premarital agreement is becoming more common in the United Kingdom, with more couples asking legal teams about having this completed before they walk down the aisle or agree to a civil partnership.
As dedicated divorce solicitors in Weybridge, our team at Prentice Family Law is always on hand to discuss prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements with our clients.… Read More
When the majority of people are planning their wedding day, they are not considering the possibility that their marriage may end in divorce. This is a good thing! But, it can make the entire process seem a bit distant and complex, even though as many as 1 in 10 marriages in the UK end this way.
In April 2022, a new law was passed introducing no-fault divorces, which changed the names of the pieces of paperwork required to undertake a divorce, as well as removing the blame element.… Read More
If you have seen any movie or soap opera relating to divorce, then you could be forgiven for assuming that when a couple separates, the assets are divided 50/50.
But that is not the case;l and in the UK, many things may impact how any shared assets are divided, including areas such as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, bankruptcy and child maintenance.… Read More
Since March 2022, there has been a change to divorce law in the UK, and now you can apply for a no-fault divorce. This is exactly what it sounds like; unlike previous divorce law, you no longer need to have one of the five reasons to divorce your partner. Now a divorce can simply be because you and your partner no longer love each other or have grown apart.… Read More
When you are going through a divorce, if you have children, they will be at the forefront of your mind during the process.
Many people who divorce can reach amicable agreements relating to their children and will usually divide their time with them over weekends and school holidays. But, if you are new to the world of divorce and child custody or access, you will have some questions, which our team is happy to answer.… Read More
When it comes to divorce, most people will not know the ins and outs of the process and the laws surrounding it until they go through one. But it’s worth noting that every divorce is different.
However, most people believe they know more about the divorce process than they actually do, which can lead to a fair bit of confusion when they begin going through a legal separation.… Read More
The worldwide pandemic of 2020 threw off a lot of things for many people, and one of the most significant impacts it had legally was related to laws being changed or delayed. In this case, a law that was supposed to be passed in April 2021 was delayed until April 2022, and this law is known as the no-fault or no-blame divorce, which came into effect in England and Wales.… Read More
In the UK, the civil partnership act of 2004 came into effect, oddly, in December 2005, and it enabled same-sex couples to obtain legal recognition of their partnership or relationship. This ruling has since been extended to include opposite-sex couples but has received a bit of confusion as to how it differs from a regular wedding and how you may go about ending it.… Read More
When you’re heading towards the church or a registry office in a beautiful white dress, surrounded by family, the last thing on your mind would be that your marriage can end in divorce.
Since April 2022, the procedure of getting divorced in the UK has changed. It is now popular for people to pursue what is known as a no-fault divorce, which will quicken the divorce proceedings and seek an amicable or fair conclusion, free of spite or bitterness.… Read More
In the UK, since April 2022, there has been an overhaul in divorce law. This is because the no-fault divorce has now finally come into effect, meaning that you can legally separate from your partner without there needing to be a reason, such as adultery or unreasonable behaviour.
The aim of this change is to make divorce simpler and more amicable, which has a better long-term impact, especially if there are children involved.… Read More