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DIY divorce and the pitfalls

DIY divorce and the pitfalls

Separated spouses are increasingly taking advantage of the on-line service provided by the Family Courts, which is not...
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Divorce, Marriage Breakdown

Are you muddled over maintenance?

Are you muddled over maintenance?

You may not think you are, but it is very likely that you haven’t fully appreciated the significance of an order for...
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Children, Divorce

Choose arbitration!

Choose arbitration!

Some of you out there will be embroiled with your ex-partner, be that your spouse or former cohabitee, in a dispute...
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Divorce can be difficult

Divorce can be difficult

You may have been following the torrid tale of poor Mrs Tini Owens and her attempt to obtain a divorce from her husband...
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Why choose a Resolution member?

Why choose a Resolution member?

What is Resolution in the context of Family Law? It is a community of 6,500 family justice professionals who work...
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Children, Cohabitation, Collaborative Law, Divorce, Marriage Breakdown, Pensions, Prenuptial Agreements

No fault divorce?

No fault divorce?

Sadly, this does not look as though it’s going to be happening for a while yet. The family lawyers’ national...
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Divorce, Marriage Breakdown

Protect your Pensions!

Protect your Pensions!

This is not a Financial Advice column but family lawyers dealing with finances in divorce come across pensions all the...
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Divorce, Marriage Breakdown, Pensions

What should you know before getting married?

What should you know before getting married?

As more than 40% of all marriages end in divorce, according to the Office of National Statistics, there are key issues...
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Divorce, Marriage Breakdown, Prenuptial Agreements

Some are more equal than others

Some are more equal than others

Divorcing couples are always keen to save on legal costs where possible, which is only natural. But beware of reaching...
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Divorce, Marriage Breakdown, Prenuptial Agreements

How do I legally separate?

How do I legally separate?

A “legal separation” is not an expression that a family lawyer recognises. Any separation between married couples,...
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Cohabitation, Divorce, Marriage Breakdown