by JennyFinancial disclosure and hidden assets – divorces made fair!
Full and frank financial disclosure is a key part of the financial aspect of the divorce process. If one party is trying to hide assets from the other, this can have serious consequences for the party at fault. In this article, we’ll take a look at what financial disclosure means and explain what you can do if you think your spouse is hiding assets.What is financial disclosure?Both...
by JennyThe rise of financial dependence
With the Covid-19 pandemic causing job losses in households across the UK and beyond, many families are struggling to make ends meet.A recent study has suggested that, in addition to the 240,000 redundancies recorded up until June, almost half a million redundancies could be announced in the autumn, although the actual figure could exceed 700,000. This means that the redundancy figure...
by JennyKeeping a low-profile divorce
Divorce can be a demanding, emotionally-fraught process, filled with tough conversations and difficult decisions. It’s no wonder then, that anyone going through the process would want to talk about their experiences and share their feelings on the matter. However, being selective about who you speak to and how you share your experiences is important.Choose a trustworthy confidantWhile...
by JennyWhat are Forced Marriage Protection Orders? What our family solicitors can do for you!
In English and Welsh law, there are protections in place for those who have been, or are being, forced into a marriage. In this article, we’ll take a look at forced marriage protection orders and explain what you can do if you – or someone close to you – is being forced into marriage.What is a forced marriage?When one or both parties do not (or cannot) consent to a...
by JennyMore couples signing ‘pet prenups’?
When a couple decide to get a divorce, what happens to everything from the house to the hamster has to be agreed upon, if a potentially lengthy and costly court battle is to be avoided.The rise in popularity of prenups, particularly among the younger generation, shows that more couples are taking a practical approach to what should happen to their assets – and pets – should...
by JennyGender equality in divorce cases
When a couple get divorced, it’s important to work towards a financial settlement which is fair to both parties. How does this work if one party earns the majority of the money and the other has more of a “homemaker” role? And does the way the financial settlement is calculated cause gender bias? We take a closer look…White v White: a landmark caseBack in the year 2000, the White v...
by JennySame-sex religious marriages to get the go-ahead from September
Same-sex religious marriages will be able to take place in Northern Ireland from September 2020.The new regulations, which were laid in Westminster just over a month ago, will mean that same-sex couples will be allowed to have a religious wedding. At the moment, the religious marriage of same-sex couples is not allowed in Northern Ireland.From January, same-sex couples have been able...
by JennyThe demand for foster care increases
The number of children needing foster care has risen by 44% during the coronavirus pandemic, according to children’s charity Barnardo’s.What’s more, the number of people looking to become foster parents fell by nearly half compared to the same period last year, causing the UK’s leading children’s charity to declare a ‘state of emergency’.Between 1st March and 23rd April 2020,...
by JennyIs marriage the answer to everything?
When you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with your other half, marriage may seem like the next logical step. But is getting married the right choice for everyone? Should you wait a little longer? We take a closer look…Consider cohabitation before tying the knotMore and more people are living together before saying ‘I do’. Sharing a living space with someone before...
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