New laws for cohabiting couples 12th August 2019 Recent data received from the Office of National Statistics shows that the number of cohabiting couples is growing faster than […] Categories: Divorce & Finance
Do I still need a lawyer if my ex-partner and I are amicably separating? 31st July 2019 It is important to take legal advice at an early stage after you separate. Despite what some people think, a […] Categories: Divorce & Finance
What is the re-marriage trap? 23rd July 2019 If you are divorced from your spouse and you re-marry without resolving the financial matters you will be caught […] Categories: Divorce & Finance
I received inheritance during my marriage; will my spouse have a claim on this in the event of a divorce? 19th June 2019 Inherited assets are not automatically ring-fenced on divorce and will still need to be disclosed during the financial disclosure […] Categories: Divorce & Finance
I have just separated from my spouse and left our family home, how do I protect my interest and do I have a claim on the home? Our home has always been in my spouse’s sole name. 5th June 2019 To protect your interest you need to register a Home Rights Notice with the land registry. This can be […] Categories: Divorce & Finance
Divorce reforms 28th May 2019 Divorce laws in England and Wales are to be overhauled allowing married couples to divorce faster and, hopefully, with less […] Categories: Divorce & Finance
My wife and I are separated. She lives in Scotland and I live in England. Does it matter where we get divorced? 15th May 2019 Yes, it does. Scotland and England are separate “jurisdictions” with their own sets of rules with regard to the divorce […] Categories: Divorce & Finance
Can my marriage be annulled? 10th May 2019 Actor Nicholas Cage recently filed for an annulment of his marriage – after just four days. In England and Wales, […] Categories: Divorce & Finance
I have my Decree Absolute and have resolved the finances directly with my spouse but do not have a sealed financial order from the court – are matters concluded between us? 2nd April 2019 The short answer is no. You need to be aware that without a concluded sealed order from the court in […] Categories: Divorce & Finance
Separating Couples and Capital Gains Tax 5th March 2019 Spring is around the corner – and so is 5th April 2019. This is a key date for separating couples […] Categories: Divorce & Finance, Divorce & Separation