New Rules Guide Separating Couples Away From Court
New guidance, if properly applied, could effectively compel couples to try anything but court as a way to resolve their...
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Read moreNew guidance, if properly applied, could effectively compel couples to try anything but court as a way to resolve their...
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Read moreIntroduction If you are a French national with connections to England and considering a divorce, both the French courts and...
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Read moreIt is common for disagreements to arise over the finances during a divorce, even if you are on good terms...
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Read moreThe introduction of no-fault divorces brought about a number of changes to the divorce process in England and Wales. One...
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Read moreSometimes, a child may turn against one of their parents due to the other parent’s manipulation or influence. This...
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Read moreBankruptcy is on the rise in the UK. In 2022, more than 1 in 10 businesses reported a moderate-to-severe risk of insolvency. More...
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Read moreSpousal Maintenance Spousal maintenance is a legal obligation to provide financial support to a former spouse after the marriage or...
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Read moreWhat are the most common reasons for divorce? Following the UK’s transition to a no-fault divorce system, couples no...
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Read moreThe introduction of no-fault divorces in England and Wales removed the need to assign blame for the breakdown of a...
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Read moreMost divorcing couples agree on how their finances will be divided without going to court. A consent order is what...
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Read moreHow much should be paid? When separating or divorcing parents cannot agree the amount of child maintenance to be paid, (...
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Read moreIn proceedings involving children, the parents should consider the impact their behaviour towards each other may have on how the...
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Read moreThe case of Bogolyubov v Bogolyubov The best course of action for divorcing couples is to agree on a financial...
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Read moreI am a family law practitioner with a large client following in England and in Gibraltar. I often have to...
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Read moreBreadwinner vs Homemaker Divorce Rights When it comes to deciding how wealth is split in a divorce, English courts do...
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Read moreUnderstanding Parental Responsibility Parental responsibility is the legal term used to describe parents’ duties and responsibilities for their children. These...
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Read moreCan trusts protect an inheritance from your spouse? A trust is a separate legal entity. Neither spouse owns its assets....
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Read moreIs my spouse entitled to half of my business? If you are involved in running a limited company, then it...
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Read morePensions and Divorce In a divorce, pensions are taken into account together with all other financial assets. Once all assets...
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Read moreHow is a house divided in a UK divorce? For most people thinking about getting a divorce, one of the...
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Read moreCase Law One of the reasons I am still passionate about family law, after 20 years in the field, is that...
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Read moreWhat is the new procedure for pension sharing? Pensions are one of the biggest assets of a marriage, yet many...
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Read moreTransfer of equity in divorce Transfer of equity refers to the process of transferring part or all of a property...
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Read moreIf your divorce is uncontested and there are no disputes over issues such as what happens to the marital home...
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Read moreProposed Capital Gains Tax Rule Changes Could Reduce Stress for Divorcing Couples The government has proposed a number of changes...
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Read moreCan my spouse cut me off financially? Unfortunately, it is far too common that when clients say it’s over,...
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Read moreHow the Court views loans from parents during divorce A frequent issue in financial divorce cases is a loan from...
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Read moreWhat is a Mesher order? A Mesher Order allows the sale of the family home to be postponed in the...
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Read moreWhat is FDR for Divorce? Traditionally, a divorce financial settlement is dealt with by mutual agreement between the parties or...
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Read moreEight years after same-sex marriage was written into law, we’re looking at these major life events by the numbers. 1....
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Read moreUpdate: With the introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022, a Decree Nisi became a Conditional Order, and a decree absolute...
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Read moreFamily disputes involving children can be particularly emotive, which is why our expert children lawyers work tirelessly to understand how...
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Read moreIf you have come across this article, it may have resulted from an online search to see if you and...
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Read moreHiding Assets During a Divorce As part of your divorce, you and your ex will have to agree on dividing...
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Read moreUpdate: With the introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022, a Decree Nisi became a Conditional Order, and a decree absolute...
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Read moreWe’ve recently seen the playing out on Twitter and Instagram of the high-profile separation of actor Ioan Gruffudd and...
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Read more6 cases that shape your divorce settlement Part of what makes our divorce lawyers experts in their field is knowing what...
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Read moreWhat is a Form E? If you or your former spouse have applied for a financial order as part of...
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Read moreNon-compliance with any court order is dealt with seriously as contempt of court and carries the risk of a prison...
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Read moreWhat Happens When a Same-Sex Relationship Breaks Down? Recent news of Rylan Clark-Neal and Dan Neal’s divorce after failing...
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Read moreUpdate: With the introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022, a Decree Nisi became a Conditional Order, and a decree absolute...
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Read moreDivorce and Wills In the midst of a divorce or separation, it’s rare for couples to think about making...
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Read moreThe family department is delighted to announce that two of our partners now appear in the ‘Tatler Advisory’ list of...
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Read moreReading a recent case from the Child Maintenance Tribunal, I considered it worth flagging up that the Child Maintenance Rules...
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Read moreAndrew Watson, a London-based divorce lawyer in our family department and Resolution accredited cohabitation lawyer, summarises the law in relation...
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Read moreThe family department at Osbornes Law has been ranked in the Chambers HNW directory. Partners, Mark Freedman and Lisa Pepper...
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Read moreLawyers are seeing record numbers of couples signing pre-nuptial agreements this year as the country moves closer to a society...
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Read moreHow common is a divorce in your 60s? The latest divorce figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show...
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Read moreDo you need a pet-nup? We examine why many couples are including arrangements for their pets in a pre-nuptial agreement....
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Read moreWhat are the financial responsibilities of a father on divorce? The period drama Bridgerton, the runaway success of the winter,...
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Read moreKanye West and Kim Kardashian are getting a divorce after nearly seven years of marriage. According to reports, Kim filed...
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Read moreTax implications for divorcing couples As the end of the Stamp Duty holiday looms on 31 March 2021, that is not the...
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Read moreWhat is a marriage annulment? Annulment is a different way to end a marriage. Unlike divorce, which legally ends a...
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Read moreWhat is a collaborative divorce? A collaborative divorce is where you and your spouse agree to resolve all matters arising...
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Read moreThe Resurrection of Calderbank Offers When a couple divorces, they are encouraged by the Courts to consider other dispute resolution...
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Read moreThe Christmas period can be a hectic and stressful time for all parents, but for separated parents, it can be...
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Read moreWhat is the law regarding returning an engagement ring? Your fiancé calling off the wedding or, worse still, being jilted...
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Read moreCan a mother take a child out of the country without the father’s permission? The answer to this question...
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Read moreThere are important tax considerations, which can mean starting your divorce close to the start of the tax year, which...
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Read moreWith the good weather over the bank holiday it feels like summer is already here. For family lawyers, spring brings...
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Read moreI am often asked by a divorcing client: Do I need an Order recording the arrangements for the children? My...
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Read moreOne of the first things we explain to clients who are getting divorced is that, when it comes to financial...
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Read moreHow are inherited assets are dealt in divorce? Inherited assets are not automatically ring-fenced from the pot of assets to...
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Read moreWyatt v Vince This unusual case demonstrates the risks of failing to bring a financial claim on divorce promptly, or,...
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Read moreArbitration can be a useful avenue for couples who wish to avoid the cost and acrimony of court proceedings or...
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Read moreHow to tell kids about divorce The rise in divorce globally has turned the attention of academics and researchers towards...
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Read moreAfter filing for divorce in December 2011 it has now become clear that Russell Brand and Katy Perry did not sign...
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Read moreThe Easter holidays can be a flashpoint for disagreements. When couples separate, it can be very difficult to reach an...
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Read moreOn 20th October 2010, the highest court in the land had the final say in one of the most eagerly awaited...
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