Digital divorce to be introduced in 2017?
A recent article in the Times newspaper claims that couples will be able to divorce online this year under plans that could open the way… Read More »Digital divorce to be introduced in 2017?
Law Commission calls for tougher enforcement of family financial orders
It is estimated that millions of pounds go unpaid every year as a result of non-compliance with financial remedy orders. The Law Commission has called… Read More »Law Commission calls for tougher enforcement of family financial orders
Ilott v Mitson – bitter inheritance dispute heard in the Supreme Court
On Monday, 12 December 2016, the Supreme Court heard evidence in an appeal brought by three charities in the long running case of Ilott v… Read More »Ilott v Mitson – bitter inheritance dispute heard in the Supreme Court
Divorce rates continue to fall
The latest release of divorce figures by the Office for National Statistics, shows that there were 111,169 divorces in England and Wales in 2014, a… Read More »Divorce rates continue to fall
Child contact arrangements for Christmas – top tips
Christmas is traditionally a time for families to come together. However for parents who are separating, Christmas can be a very stressful time. Contact arrangements… Read More »Child contact arrangements for Christmas – top tips
Divorce Rates fall in England and Wales
Divorce rates in England and Wales have fallen by 3.1% according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The results… Read More »Divorce Rates fall in England and Wales
Money Purchase Annual Allowance cuts to affect older divorcees
Since 6 April 2015, a reduced annual allowance of £10,000 in respect of money purchase pension contributions, known as the money purchase annual allowance (MPAA),… Read More »Money Purchase Annual Allowance cuts to affect older divorcees
67-year-old millionaire ordered by the Court to leave his home due to accusations of physical and emotional abuse towards Wife
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,… Read More »67-year-old millionaire ordered by the Court to leave his home due to accusations of physical and emotional abuse towards Wife
Why A ‘Clean Break’ Might Be Good For Both Sides
A common complaint amongst divorced or divorcing couples is the inability to move on from financial arrangements which continue to bind couples together long after… Read More »Why A ‘Clean Break’ Might Be Good For Both Sides
Good Divorce Week – Lund Bennett’s commitment to Resolution and the Code of Practice
Members of the team at Lund Bennett are proud members of Resolution, a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to… Read More »Good Divorce Week – Lund Bennett’s commitment to Resolution and the Code of Practice