Finding legal help when overseas
23rd June 2017Protecting your finances Those working overseas, particularly in the Armed Forces, may feel they will struggle to engage in legal […]
Don’t get caught out; 40% of Divorce Petitions returned by courts for error
13th June 2017Unfortunately, with the decline in the availability of Legal Aid and the subsequent increase in people trying a “Do It […]
Protecting your pension position in the event of your spouse passing away during divorce and financial proceedings
30th May 2017The chances of your spouse passing away during the divorce process may sound an unlikely scenario – but it could […]
What makes a good divorce?
11th May 2017The word ‘divorce’ has many negative connotations. Going through a divorce can be a time of hurt and stress for […]
Special Contribution: Work v Gray; how special does it have to be?
18th April 2017A ruling from the Court of Appeal in the complex case of Work v Gray confirms that a special contribution […]
Maintenance and Inflation – how will it affect me?
21st October 2016It has been twenty-four years since Consumer Price Inflation last topped 2% per annum. We have enjoyed an extraordinary period […]
Bad behaviour
15th October 2016Unfortunately, marriages breakdown for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the spouses can agree that they have drifted apart, but often […]
Reasonable needs – what is justifiable?
18th July 2016In a recent judgment, Mrs Justice Roberts awarded £53 million to former supermodel Christina Estrada, who was divorcing her billionaire […]
Bank of Mum and Dad
26th May 2016Family members and friends are currently helping to finance one in four property transactions, recent research has shown. This new […]
Divorce and finance – what you need to consider when you decide to separate
27th April 2016Anne Shears, a solicitor with The Family Law Company, discusses how the divorce process works in practical terms, in particular […]