A recent court case brought to light the story of a man who tried to conceal the fact that he had raped his wife and emotionally abused her and their children by claiming that he was in fact a victim of domestic abuse. Judge Middleton-Roy has ruled that the man in question’s conduct – which…
After nearly a year of separation, Ariana Grande has now officially finalised her divorce from estate agent Dalton Gomez. A Los Angeles Superior Court judgement signed off the decision on 19th March 2024, bringing their three-year long marriage to a close. Court documents reveal that the 30-year-old singer will make a one-off payment of 1.25…
The Office for National Statistics (a.k.a. the ONS) have recently released research data confirming that the UK’s rates of divorce have now dropped to a record low in the last 50 years. This perhaps surprising news is not necessarily the result of an increase in happy marriages however but is instead a likely byproduct of…
Although coming to a decision to get divorced is often a difficult process, it is the next step of launching proceedings that is the more challenging, and potentially treacherous, road to embark on if one does not know how to properly navigate it. Spouses can often feel that parting ways in a fair manner that…
Although domestic abuse rates continue to rise in the UK, recent statistics unfortunately show that married victims are less likely to flee their abusive partners in 2024. According to UK financial service providers, over 270,000 divorces have been delayed this year due to the ongoing cost of living crisis. ‘Divorce Day’ is a term that…
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…
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…
Unmarried couples who choose to cohabit often share their lives, assets, and even start a family together. However, understanding the legal implications is crucial. This infographic serves as a concise guide, addressing key areas such as property rights, financial responsibilities, child custody, and more. Explore these crucial insights to ensure you are well informed about…