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
As of April 2022, there has been an overwhelming change in UK divorce laws.
Now it is legal for somebody to apply for what is known as a no-fault divorce. This essentially removes the requirement to provide a reason for the separation and helps with areas such as when a couple simply falls out of love with each other. When you apply for a no-fault divorce, you will be required to state that your marriage has irretrievably broken down or that your civil partnership is no longer viable.… Read More
When you are in the process of divorcing your partner, if you have children, you will undoubtedly have questions about how your separation is going to impact them.
Child access has always been an emotive, hot-button topic for many parents, and when it comes to child access post-divorce, many parents have concerns that they will legally not be allowed to see their children or will be denied access in some way.… Read More