The sale of the matrimonial home during divorce is a significant undertaking. By navigating the legal processes, seeking professional advice, and prioritizing open communication, couples can streamline the sale, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of assets while managing the emotional aspects of this significant life transition. If you are going through a divorce, and…
Divorces often end up being lengthy, drawn-out litigious affairs that can typically last about 6-8 months and sometimes even longer in certain cases. However, Aquaman actor, Jason Momoa (44), and his partner of 17 years, Lisa Bonet (56), have completely bucked this trend by settling their divorce in its entirety after only one day had…
A clean break order is a crucial legal instrument in UK divorce law, providing financial closure and independence for both parties. By clearly defining financial arrangements and responsibilities, it fosters a clean and final separation, allowing individuals to embark on new chapters of their lives with certainty and clarity. Our expert family law solicitors are…
Although domestic abuse rates continue to rise in the UK, recent statistics unfortunately show that married victims are less likely to flee their abusive partners in 2024. According to UK financial service providers, over 270,000 divorces have been delayed this year due to the ongoing cost of living crisis. ‘Divorce Day’ is a term that…
Understanding the legal landscape for cohabitating couples in the UK is crucial for a secure and harmonious living arrangement. By proactively addressing legal considerations, couples can foster a stable and legally sound cohabitation. Here at Grayfords, our solicitors have an extensive knowledge on cohabitation agreements and arrangements. Call us on 020 7100 6100 for your…
No one goes into a marriage with the end of their relationship in sight. On the contrary, people who choose to marry often have every intention of upholding the famous ‘till death do us part’ vow. However, life does not always pan out exactly as planned, and this is where the sometimes sensitive but often…
Parental alienation is a harmful phenomenon that requires understanding, recognition, and appropriate intervention. By staying informed and seeking support, both parents can work towards the best interests of the child, fostering a healthy parent-child relationship. Our solicitors are experts in family law, providing high quality legal advice and support for you during a difficult time….
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Angelina Jolie has opened up about her struggle with Bell’s palsy during her contentious divorce from Brad Pitt in 2017. She recounts in her interview that, during the final months leading up to the conclusion of her split from Pitt, symptoms for the neurological disorder suddenly…
The Divorce, Dissolution, and Separation Act 2020 in the UK introduced many changes, emphasising a more modern and compassionate legal framework for divorce. No-fault divorce in the UK refers to a legal process that allows couples to divorce without either party having to prove that the other spouse is at fault. Instead of assigning blame…
Divorce is a familiar subject to most in the modern world, with the majority of men and women, both young and old, having experienced it either first-hand or second-hand with their parents. This recent and significant shift in society’s culture is in stark contrast to values upheld by older generations, such as the ‘GI Generation’…