What is spousal maintenance? This is where one spouse makes regular payments to the other, usually monthly, in order to contribute to their costs of daily living where the receiving spouse does not have enough income or assets to cover their needs. It is usually awarded by the court where one party has a significantly lower income than the other, perhaps due to their contribution to the household and family by sacrificing their career prospects to care for young children. Unlike for child … [Read more...]
Secure Your Future as a Couple: The Importance of Setting Up a Prenuptial Agreement
As wedding season approaches, it's important to remember that while a prenuptial agreement may not be the most romantic aspect of planning your big day, it can offer significant benefits for your future as a couple. A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal document that sets out how assets and finances will be divided in the event of a divorce. While many people may think of prenups as something only the wealthy need to worry about, they can actually be beneficial for couples of all … [Read more...]
Legal age of marriage in England and Wales rises to 18 today
As the law currently stood, it was possible for 16- and 17-year-olds to enter into marriage and civil partnerships in England and Wales with parental or judicial consent. However, this will no longer be the case with the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act coming into effect today. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act was given Royal Assent on 28 April 2022 and will reform both the Marriage Act 1949 and the Civil Partnership Act 2004 to make it a criminal offence … [Read more...]
Family court reporting pilot scheme to begin in England and Wales
On the 30 January 2023, a new pilot scheme began in England and Wales in Leeds, Cardiff & Carlisle. The scheme which currently only applies to public law proceedings will allow for journalists to report on what is happening in the Family Courts. The scheme is subject to strict reporting restrictions to protect the anonymity of families involved and those journalists that are allowed to attend are covered by the Transparency Order which specifically sets out what can and cannot be … [Read more...]
Tips on choosing a family law solicitor
Being involved in a family dispute, whether that be in relation to divorce or child arrangements, can be a very stressful and emotionally sensitive time for all involved. Therefore, it is essential that you have the most effective support system surrounding you including people that you can trust and rely on. Further to this, having the correct solicitor in such situations can help to alleviate added pressures from the process and help to support and guide you throughout. What is a family law … [Read more...]
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