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...]
How to Handle Halloween as Separated Parents
Halloween is just around the corner and even though trick or treating is still a little up in the air for some, chances are you’re still planning to do something special with the children. The pandemic has caused children to miss out on a lot of things and the fun and creativity of Halloween is one thing that parents want to try and capture this year. If you’re separated or divorced and are co-parenting children, then it’s likely that you would still love to be a part of your child’s … [Read more...]
Pension Sharing in Financial Settlements – Are men and women equally provided for in the future?
A recent study by the University of Manchester has revealed that there is a wide disparity in pension wealth between divorced men and women. The study found that in married couples aged 55-65, men had over three times the pension wealth of women. Research has also shown that following financial settlements upon divorce men are still left with a much higher pension wealth than women. When it comes to divorce, women are far more likely to prioritise keeping the family home whilst men are … [Read more...]
Can I get a UK Divorce when I live abroad?
Are you a British national living abroad who would like to commence divorce proceedings? This blog posts illustrates the current requirements for petitioning for a divorce in the UK. Am I eligible to Petition for Divorce in the UK? To get a divorce in the UK, you need to establish whether you have jurisdiction to do so. The law that governs this is known as Brussels II. As a result of Brexit, there have been amendments to this regulation and the up-to-date grounds for jurisdiction are as … [Read more...]
What is ADR and how does it differ to the court process?
Recent research carried out by a national law firm suggests that separated couples are not being offered alternative dispute resolution. In a recent survey with 1,000 divorcees, 39% of respondents were not aware of ADR at the time of their divorce and 35% were not offered it as an alternative. A quarter wished they had opted for mediation or arbitration. Former Supreme Court Justice Lord Wilson stated that despite the upfront cost, ADR can result in a much quicker financial outcome. So, … [Read more...]
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