Don’t make important decisions without thinking them through. Many life-changing decisions come up during a divorce. For example, you may have to determine whether to you need to sell the family home. Resist the impulse to make a quick decision just to get the case over with. When making important choices, it’s essential that you […]
More often than not, the breakdown of a marriage or long-term relationship is a traumatic experience. Not only is there emotional distress, but there may well also be serious anxieties around finances and the custody of children. Following the good legal advice of a reputable family solicitor like Lund Bennett and understanding your rights could, […]
Anyone that reads celebrity news will have come across the term “quickie divorce” at some point over the years. If you’ve read about Ant McPartlin, Cheryl Cole, Rowan Atkinson, or Louise Redknapp’s divorces, then you may be under the impression that they received special celebrity treatment, a divorce in just a matter of seconds! These […]
Any separation can be difficult, but one that involves children can be particularly challenging and emotional. The biggest decision that couples with children will need to make if they separate, is the children’s living arrangements. Where possible, it is always easiest and less stressful for everyone involved if the family can come to an amiable […]
Marriage is being brought into question more than ever these days and for some couples, simply living together is preferable. Some people view marriage as a huge expense just for a piece if paper. They me even live together for decades and have children in the process. So, is entering into a marriage or civil […]
Marriages between opposite sex couples continue to decline according to the latest figures released by the ONS leading to calls for legal reform as more and more couples appear to be choosing to cohabit rather than tie the knot. The report covers marriages in England and Wales that took place in 2015 which also happened […]
The Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill received its second reading in the House of Lords last week. The Bill is a Private Members Bill introduced by Baroness Deech (Crossbench) and proposes to replace section 25 (2) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. Setting out the proposals to the Bill, Baroness Deech explained: ‘The purpose of this […]
The Family Division at the High Court heard that the Wife in this case, who is in her late 70s, was frightened of her husband, a 67-year-old millionaire from Essex, and took legal action against him. Judge Catriona Murfitt concluded that the Wife was likely to suffer ‘significant harm’ if the Husband stayed in the […]
According to research from Relate, one in 10 couples consider divorce at some point as everyday stresses take their toll on relationships. While not every couple who consider divorce actually end up going through with it, many end up drifting towards divorce when relationships could have been saved. The research includes both married and co-habiting […]
A number of news articles have reported that there is a possibility that Simon Vaughan, a soldier who was severely injured in Afghanistan, will face losing some of his £1.1m compensation in his divorce. The final financial hearing in this case started on 21st September 2015. The outcome of this decision will depend upon the […]
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