by Jenny#AskMegan: Do I have to wait 2 years to get a divorce?
In our new series: ASKMEGAN, we answer common questions that our clients asks us and all your FAQs.
by JennySpousal payments: a meal ticket for life?
Spousal Maintenance is a complex issue which often leads to much debate during financial proceedings on divorce. This is largely due to the oft-cited claim that such maintenance payments are a “meal ticket for life” by obliging one spouse to maintain the lifestyle of their former spouse for the rest of their life. However, an analysis of legislation and recent cases highlights the courts’...
by Ahmed KhogaliSPOTLIGHT: Usher’s Divorce from Grace Miguel
In this week’s spotlight, we focus on Usher’s divorce from Grace Miguel.Earlier this Spring, the couple announced their separation to Us Weekly after two years of marriage, stating they ‘remain deeply connected, loving friends who will continue supporting each other through the next phases of our lives’. The couple originally started dating in 2009 and have no children together. Therefore,...
by Megan BennieSeparating divorce from money battles
In a recent statement, Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division, has heavily criticised the “lamentable” state of divorce proceedings in England and Wales. This is particularly on the basis that the majority of the time spent on divorce proceedings is not to do with the divorce itself, but rather on achieving a financial settlement between the parties. This week we explore these...
by AdminSPOTLIGHT: Bruce Forsyth
While Sir Bruce Forsyth is remembered primarily for his extensive career in show business and charitable campaigning, this week we explore how his marital life gives us an interesting insight as to how former spouses can remain on good terms post-divorce. Sir Bruce Forsyth is a household name rising to fame in the early 70’s, presenting in a number of popular Saturday...
by AdminShould the wealth of a spouse’s birth family have impact on a divorce settlement?
Divorce settlements are always tricky but they can get even trickier when you have received or are due to receive a large inheritance. The recent case between ex-investment banker Hossam Radwan and his former wife, heiress Hayat Alireza, has raised some interesting queries as to whether a former spouse may rely on their birth family for financial support post-divorce. In anticipation of the...
by AdminOwens v Owens: Should the family laws be modernised ?
In today’s blog, we take a look at a recent family law case that has been dominating headlines for all the wrong reasons. We are, of course, referring to the unusual case of Owens v Owens where, despite His Honour Judge Tolson QC finding the marriage had broken down, he refused to grant Mrs Owens’ petition for a divorce based on her husband’s behaviour. This has raised uncertainty surrounding...
by AdminWhat if : the Wests go south. What would happen if Kim Kardashian and Kanye West got a divorce
The 36-year-old American socialite and businesswoman Kim Kardashian has been a prime example of the fact that divorce doesn’t have to be the end. In fact, it can be the start of a happier, more successful life. Kim is no stranger to divorces, after all she has had two past ones herself. And yet these divorces have been a blessing in disguise for Kim, allowing her to find love again in the...
by AdminShould I stay or should I go? The truth behind considering a divorce
First things first: you are not alone. Whatever the reason is for you reading this article, one thing remains applicable to almost everyone: we know someone who is or was divorced. Going through divorce can be a long and difficult process and a relationship can begin to fester a long time before seeing a lawyer. If you are considering a divorce, there are other solutions you may have...
by Admin