Child support is a crucial aspect of ensuring the well-being of children after a separation or divorce. Our infographic breaks down the key points you should understand about child support, from its definition and determination to modification and enforcement. Remember, the child’s best interests always take precedence in these matters. For a more detailed understanding…
This article focuses on Adele and the implications of her current divorce when it comes to her assets.
With the seemingly never-ending increase in popularity of social media and our apparently insatiable appetite for sharing every little detail with our friends and family online (and depending on our privacy settings, whoever else happens to be “listening”), it was only a matter of time before we all started to wonder exactly how much is too much.
Watching their parents divorce or separate can be one of the most difficult experiences any child will have to go through. The reality is, that for many children, seeing their parents separate will be the toughest thing they have encountered so far. Understanding how divorce can affect children and knowing what you can do as…
With a no-deal situation becoming an ever-increasing prospect, there is a feeling of uncertainty around what couples and families could face if they are involved in legal disputes in a post-Brexit climate. Children In the UK, families have enjoyed protection under domestic laws such as the Family Law Act 1986, which contains provisions relating to…
So, are the Beckhams divorcing? Rumour and speculation have been rife in the media suggesting this may well be true. Although, these were put to bed by Victoria Beckham, who stated in an interview with Vogue that divorce is off the table. Our attention must be drawn to the legal implications facing the celebrity couple…
It has been said that getting a divorce is up there as one of the most stressful things most of us will ever go through. While the emotional and financial side of divorce can feel all-encompassing, it is important not to forget how this legal process can have a real impact on other elements of…
In a landmark victory for those advocating for the rights of unmarried couples, the Supreme Court ruled that denying a widowed parent’s allowance to an unmarried mother and her four children was unlawful. Siobhan McLaughlin, a 46-year old special needs classroom assistant and mother to four children, aged 15 – 23, had been fighting the…
Surrogacy arrangements – arrangements whereby a woman agrees to become pregnant and give birth to a child for another individual or couple – are amongst the most controversial methods of family creation. Access to surrogacy may depend on religion, geography, jurisdiction and sexual orientation. There is no clear international consensus on the legality of surrogacy…
Across the pond, there was a recent US case involving an unrelated adult (i.e. an adult who was not related to the child biologically nor by way of adoption) who applied for custody and/or visitation rights, when the relationship between her and her ex-partner broke down. First things first, it’s important to remember in today’s…