The recent case of Sharp v Sharp shows a departure from the longstanding principle that in financial proceedings the starting point is that capital built… Read More »Court of Appeal judgment determines 50/50 division of matrimonial assets is unfair in short marriage.
The typical image of the sports car driving middle-aged-man looks to be closer to the truth than ever with the number of older men seeking… Read More »Mid Life Crisis Real For Divorcing Older Men
One area that often causes confusion for individuals involved in court cases where one party is unable to speak English is who pays for the… Read More »Translation Costs In Family Law
In the recently reported case of AAZ v BBZ [2016] EWHC, the wife is 44 and the husband is 61. The couple married and moved… Read More »Ex-wife awarded £453 million in what is thought to be one of the largest divorce awards in the UK
While most of us will have enough self-control not to pry into anyone’s mail let alone our ex partner’s, there can be serious consequences if… Read More »Going Through A Divorce? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Open Your Ex Partner’s Mail
Much is written in the media about big divorce settlements often involving the usual stereotype women gaining millions from wealthy husbands. The reality is these… Read More »Why Relationships Are Often A Bigger Financial Risk For Women
Many co-habiting couples enter into buying property believing that they will be entitled to the same rights as married couples yet the reality is this… Read More »Third Of Cohabiting Couples Remain Unsure About Property Rights
On most occasions when a spouse decides they want a divorce the husband or wife will decide they don’t want to stand in the others… Read More »How To Avoid Becoming A Locked-In Wife or Husband
The failure to allow couples of the opposite sex to enter into a civil partnership instead of marriage has caused anger among those who feel… Read More »Family Law Fails To Move With The Times
Much is written and about child custody battles following a divorce but very little is known or understood about who gets custody of pets. So… Read More »Who Gets The Pet After A Divorce?