There is currently only one ground for divorce in England and Wales, and that is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. One of five facts must however be used in order to establish this ground, adultery being one of them. However, the law as it currently stands does not provide for same-sex affairs as a reason for divorce. The adultery must take place with somebody of the opposite sex. Individuals are often surprised when they discover that they cannot rely on a same-sex affair as a … [Read more...]
Pensions on Divorce – How to make sure you have a fair deal?
In many marriages, a pension can be a substantial asset. Unfortunately however, it is often overlooked meaning that many couples are not receiving their fair share of the marital finances on divorce. Pensions are a complex area and this is often the reason why they are left out, there is usually very little information available that can be easily understood, or one person has a strong emotional attachment to keeping their pension as something they have worked their whole lives for. A new … [Read more...]