Family Law

pre-nuptial agreement

Why do I need a pre-nuptial agreement?

A pre-nuptial agreement is a legal document drawn up by a couple before marriage. The document deals with how each asset will be handled and possibly divided in the case of a relationship breakdown…


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Family Law Court Backlog from Covid-19

The Law Society has cautiously welcomed a £5.4 million investment into an existing mediation voucher scheme to help families resolve legal issues outside court. However, the Law Society did warn that…


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What is litigation?

Litigation is the legal process whereby a dispute is resolved, either by negotiation or, where negotiations fail, by a court. Usually, one party is seeking compensation (known as “damages”) from the…


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What is the difference between cohabitation and marriage?

What is cohabitation? Two people are said to be cohabiting when they live together but are not married. They are often in a romantic relationship on a long-term or permanent basis. Cohabitation has…


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Everything you need to know about no-fault divorce

What is no-fault divorce? No-fault divorce is a reform of the divorce process that removes the requirement to place blame. Under the new law, couples can apply for a divorce because the marriage has…


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Post-Separation Earnings

Without a post-separation agreement, both parties could feel they are in the dark when deciding, allocating and discussing the placement of finances or other belongings. Recently, ex EastEnders star…


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