Recent reports have emerged that Isla Fisher had in fact contacted the well-known celebrity divorce lawyer, Fiona Shackleton, over two years ago amidst ongoing difficulties in her marriage to Sacha Baron Cohen. Once referred to by the media as the ‘steel magnolia’ of divorce lawyers, Shackleton famously represented King Charles in his contentious divorce from Diana…
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…
Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which analysed behavioural statistics surrounding marriage and divorce in recent decades points to a notable rise in ‘silver splicers’ or ‘silver separators’ – terms used to describe divorcing couples over the age of 65. Interestingly, this upwards trend is in stark contrast to the tendencies of…
On Wednesday 6TH March, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced the Spring Budget, which many expect is likely to be the last fiscal event before 2024’s general election. As part of the budget, Hunt made a commitment of £170 million to the UK’s justice system in an attempt to make it ‘fit for the modern era’,…
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…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is arguably the greatest technological frontier of the modern world, attracting the attention of academics and businessmen alike for it’s potential to unlock unimaginably powerful new technologies. Although we have yet to see the creation of the world’s first self-conscious machines, which is what true AI ultimately is, society today already makes…
The Office for National Statistics has just released census figures for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022 that point to a significant change in marriage trends throughout England and Wales. The modern family unit is apparently evolving fast, and couples’ choices surrounding cohabitation, marriage, and civil partnerships is beginning to clearly reflect this. Most significantly,…
Grayfords proudly announces our visionary partnership with the esteemed Institute of Health and Social Care Management (IHSCM). Together, we embark on an empowering journey to revolutionise the legal support landscape for health and social care managers, providing specialised on-demand legal services tailored to the unique needs of IHSCM’s members. In today’s fast-paced world, the value…
So they’ve popped the million-dollar question and now you’re engaged – what’s next? Going into an engagement is certainly an exciting time in one’s life and it can be easy to get swept up in the overwhelmingly positive emotions that surround planning your much anticipated wedding-day. However, no relationship is bullet-proof and so the importance…
The sale of the matrimonial home during divorce is a significant undertaking. By navigating the legal processes, seeking professional advice, and prioritizing open communication, couples can streamline the sale, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of assets while managing the emotional aspects of this significant life transition. If you are going through a divorce, and…