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Pension Sharing and Divorce explained
Pensions are a valuable matrimonial asset that are often overlooked in Financial Settlements. Here’s a useful explanation on understanding how Pensions in divorce are dealt with.
Unmarried couples: Legal property rights upon separation
When it comes to advising unmarried couples and their legal rights to property upon separation, it is important to know that unmarried couples do not share the same luxury as those who are married or in a civil partnership.
Separating after the holidays
The holidays are perceived to be a time of the year whereby families get along and spend quality time together which can cause those who are wanting to separate from their partner to feel disappointed and confused.
Domestic abuse and Pets – Ruby’s Law
Currently, there is no specific legal provision when it comes to protecting pets in cases of domestic abuse. Ruby’s Law seeks to make changes to the current law to better protect victim-survivors and their pets from domestic abuse. Our family law specialists discuss what Ruby’s Law is and what reform of the law will look like.
Do I have to agree to sign a Prenup?
While nuptial agreements aren’t automatically legally binding in England and Wales, courts can give them significant weight if they’re entered into freely, fairly, and with both parties fully understanding the implications. Before signing, make sure you understand exactly what the agreements means for you.
How does the family court decide who a child lives with?
Wherever possible, parents should try to agree child arrangements amicably, as this can help avoid the need for court proceedings. However, we understand this is not always possible. In this blog, our family law specialists discuss how the family court decides with which parent a child lives with when court proceedings become necessary.
Can you divide finances without divorcing?
Our family law specialists discuss the options separating couples have when it comes to sorting out their finances without getting divorced.
Reform for Cohabiting Couples
Resolution, a community of family justice professionals, has welcomed the Government’s landmark announcement on cohabitation reform.
Do I need permission to take our child on holiday?
Separated parents often have questions pertaining to legal implications they may have to consider, in particular whether they need the other parent’s permission to take their child on holiday.
Do I need a Financial Order?
Without having a final Financial Order, your financial ties are not severed which means your ex-spouse can potentially make a financial claim against your property, pension and/or future windfalls.
What rights do grandparents have?
Grandparents often play a vital role in a child’s life, but following a family breakdown, maintaining those relationships can become difficult. In this blog, our family lawyers discuss the steps that can be taken if you have been denied seeing your grandchildren.
What are my rights after separation?
If you’re looking online for a straightforward answer to ‘What are my rights after separation?’, then you might struggle. The truth is that your...