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…
Prenuptial agreements can be valuable tools for protecting assets and clarifying financial expectations. Seek professional legal advice to ensure your agreement is fair, transparent, and legally sound. For expert guidance tailored to your specific situation, call us today at 020 8038 0577 and book your free initial consultation with one of our experienced lawyers specialising…
The University of Bristol recently published a report entitled ‘Fair Shares’ which carried out a widespread census of the financial and property arrangements that couples within England and Wales make when getting a divorce. This major research undertaking provides the first fully representative overview of such arrangements, bringing to light a variety of remarkable facts…
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…
Many people dream of destination weddings and getting married abroad, but many do not consider the legal impacts of doing so. Being aware of the consequences of marrying abroad is crucial because it helps individuals make informed decisions and avoid potential legal and logistical issues. For expert guidance tailored to your specific situation, call us…
Chloë Grace Moretz, American actress and model and Brooklyn Beckham, first child of famous footballer David Beckham, have been dating since the two met at Paris Fashion Week in 2014. Their relationship has continued to bloom ever since, despite some original speculation of being on-again off-again. It would seem the couple are now as serious…
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are one of the world’s most popular couples. Today we focus on their collective successes, both professional and personal and also how they have overcome challenges together along the way. The supermodel and her talented musician husband met in 2007 when Legend cast Teigen to be the main model in…
In December of 2017, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson confirmed they were expecting their first child. Immediately, fans started to wonder if a wedding was on the horizon. While the couple has indicated they are in no rush to get married, we took a look at what legal implications marriage would have for them. …
Many people believe that living together in a ‘common law marriage’ entitles them to all the legal rights and responsibilities of a marriage. This widespread belief is a legal myth. Indeed a ‘common law marriage’ has very little to no legal standing in British courts and unfortunately for many couples this has disastrous consequences should…