In November of this year, a group of 44 bishops from the Church of England issued a public statement in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, stating their hope that immediate action will be taken to allow priests within the clergy to enter same-sex civil marriages. This statement was put forth only a few weeks after…
England’s first Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs, has been calling for drastic change in governmental policy surrounding the protection and management of domestic abuse victims in the UK. A vote took place within the House of Lords in mid-October to decide on whether key changes were to be made to Priti Patel’s Policing Bill which…
After months of contentious legal proceedings, Hollywood actor Kevin Costner and his former wife, Christine Baumgartner, have successfully come to a divorce settlement. The news was confirmed by a representative for Costner and Baumgartner who stated that: “Kevin and Christine Costner have come to an amicable and mutually agreed upon resolution of all issues pertaining…
In a surprising turn of events, actress Sophie Turner has filed a petition against ex-husband Joe Jonas, seeking the return of their two young children to England. The couple, who recently announced their decision to separate after four years of marriage, now find themselves embroiled in a heated legal battle over the custody and upbringing…
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’ approach is, in reality, not to use Spousal Maintenance as a “meal ticket for life” but rather to use it as a temporary (when possible) safeguard from hardship for the financially weaker spouse until they are able to stand on their own two feet.
OK, so divorce lawyers are probably the last people you want to hear from on Valentine’s Day. But bear with us. Whether you’re just about to start out your married life, wondering whether your soon-to-be ex is really that bad or feeling pangs of regret about your recent divorce, we take a look at your…
After rumours surrounding his extra-marital affairs with another woman surfaced, Robert Herjavec and his wife Diane Plese separated on July 24, 2014 after 24 years of marriage and three adult children. Plese filed for divorce in March 2015. When a couple divorce, it’s not unusual for maintenance to form part of the financial settlement. Only…
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…
Only a few days after the Christmas festivities ended, Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos announced their decision to divorce “after a long period of loving exploration and trial separation”. MacKenzie, novelist and one half of what is said to be the world’s richest couple, could be set to become the world’s wealthiest woman when she divorces…
Decorated Swedish driver, Kenny Bräck, became a household name after winning three separate Championship titles during the 90s. Bräck also survived one of the most violent crashes in sport’s history when his car touched wheels with Tomas Scheckter’s in the closing stages of the Texas Motor Speedway in 2003, before returning eighteen months later to…