The rise of the ‘amicable’ divorce
During these tough times of recession, more and more couples are settling for what we call amicable settlements. Whilst there’s no such thing as a… Read More »The rise of the ‘amicable’ divorce
The pros and cons of Legal Separation
Many married couples believe that the term ‘separation’ is simply that stage between a marriage ending and a divorce being granted. But in a growing… Read More »The pros and cons of Legal Separation
Converting Civil Partnership to Same Sex Marriage
Since same sex marriage became legal in March last year, there were a lot of couples in civil partnerships who were left with a huge… Read More »Converting Civil Partnership to Same Sex Marriage
Declaration of Parentage
If you are in a situation where you want to get a declaration of parentage because your name is not on your child’s birth certificate,… Read More »Declaration of Parentage
England World Cup Matches Increase Domestic Violence
Lancaster University has published a shocking piece of research that suggests that levels of domestic violence in England increase, particularly if England lose. Figures were… Read More »England World Cup Matches Increase Domestic Violence
Married Couples Tax Allowance
The announcement of a married couples tax allowance by the Prime Minister last month has been billed as a ‘shocking waste of money’. The tax… Read More »Married Couples Tax Allowance
Civil Partnership Dissolutions on the rise
The Office for National Statistics have released figures showing that 794 civil partnership dissolutions were granted in England and Wales during 2012. This is an… Read More »Civil Partnership Dissolutions on the rise
British Social Attitudes
3000 individuals were surveyed to compile the 28th British Social Attitudes Report released in July. The report summarises modern attitudes towards marriage and relationships. Perhaps… Read More »British Social Attitudes
Lib Dems vote for rights of Cohabitants
The annual Liberal Democrat conference saw a motion passed which calls for “the implementation without delay of proposals giving cohabiting couples fair and reasonable redress… Read More »Lib Dems vote for rights of Cohabitants
Silver Divorces
The percentage of people over the age of 60 seeking divorces has risen steadily since the 90’s according to the latest divorce statistics. This is… Read More »Silver Divorces