Family Law Blog : Divorce & Separation
Comment on divorce & family law
By Fiona Spinks, on Wednesday March 27, 2024 at 2:52 pm
There are various stages to the divorce process in England and Wales. Regardless of whether you are making a sole or joint application, you will always need to apply to the courts for a Conditional Order (formerly referred to as a Decree Nisi). Conditional Orders in divorce are an important…
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By Davina Warrington, on Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 4:13 pm
The process of making a divorce application involves several steps, culminating in a Final Order being issued by the courts. Final Orders represent a critical point in divorce proceedings. A Final Order legally confirms that a divorce is complete. Given the importance of Final Orders, it is vital to understand…
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By Luci Larkin, on Monday February 19, 2024 at 3:33 pm
The grounds for getting an annulment in the UK are very strict. Statistics from ONS indicate that only 231 annulments took place in 2021, which tells us that annulments in the UK are rare. For an annulment to be granted, a marriage must be either ‘void’ or ‘voidable’. This can be a…
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By Andrew Robotham, on Wednesday January 10, 2024 at 1:51 pm
There are many reasons why couples tend to view annulment as the preferred option when compared to divorce. This includes situations where there are religious or cultural reasons for not wanting a divorce, where a couple have not been married for 12 months and are unable to legally divorce, or…
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By Rebecca Franklin, on Monday August 14, 2023 at 2:28 pm
There are many reasons why a couple may choose a legal separation as opposed to applying for a divorce or civil partnership dissolution. Whether for religious or cultural reasons, or because a couple have been married or in a civil partnership for less than a year, a legal separation is…
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By Woolley & Co, on Thursday June 29, 2023 at 3:58 pm
Knowing where you stand during separation can be very difficult to comprehend, especially where you share children and/or financial assets. One solution to remedy this confusion would be a separation agreement, which outlines the terms and conditions that govern the separation. This includes the division of assets and any financial…
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By Kate Butler, on Thursday February 23, 2023 at 10:00 am
As with many questions in family law, there is no one, simple answer to the question: what am I entitled to in a divorce settlement? Every case is different because the circumstances of each couple is different. The starting point for dividing assets will normally be a 50/50 split. However,…
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By Claudette Jaggard-Inglis, on Tuesday January 10, 2023 at 2:51 pm
Since April 2022, couples in England and Wales have been able to take advantage of a new ‘no fault’ divorce process, under the terms of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. This represents a significant change to how divorce works in England and Wales, so it is important for…
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By Gemma Scourfield, on Tuesday November 22, 2022 at 2:57 pm
Ending your marriage is a major event that will have consequences for many areas of your life. Unfortunately, many people are not fully aware of what those consequences may be and it is not uncommon for people to start divorce proceedings without fully understanding all of the ways it may…
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By Susan Harwood, on Wednesday November 2, 2022 at 11:29 am
When a couple separates, whether one party is entitled to claim spousal maintenance from the other is a common concern. There are several factors that need to be considered: Length of marriage Whether each party is working The ages of the parties Who is looking after any children of the marriage Can…
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By Susan Harwood, on Wednesday October 19, 2022 at 1:35 pm
Telling children about divorce is never easy, so it is understandable to be worried about this and wonder what the best way to approach the subject is. While each situation is different, there are things you can do to help plan, make the conversation easier and limit any negative impact…
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By Rebecca Franklin, on Monday October 10, 2022 at 10:00 am
The decision to leave a marriage is not an easy one. How to explain your position to your husband or wife is often more harrowing than coming to the realisation that your marriage is over. If you are in this position, being prepared can make telling your spouse that you…
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