Compensation is Not a Lottery Win – Take Professional Investment Advice
A judge’s recent ruling in a divorce case revealed how easy it is to swiftly fritter away compensation that is supposed to last a lifetime.
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Children’s Wishes and Feelings Prevail in Bitter Paternity Dispute
In the throes of family breakdown, parents often focus on their own personal battles but it is the best interests of their children that are always uppermost in family judges’ minds.
Family Judge’s Overheard Comments on Zoom Gave Appearance of Bias
Remote hearings via Zoom, Skype and other communications software have made it possible for the family justice system to continue functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge Breaks Deadlock Between Unmarried Ex-Couple With Children
When long-term relationships between unmarried couples break down, disentangling their property and financial affairs can be challenging…
Generosity of Wife’s Family Trusts Taken Into Account in Big-Money Divorce
One of the most controversial aspects of divorce is the extent to which pre-existing family wealth should be taken into account when dividing assets.
Trapped in a Controlling Relationship? The Law Will Help You!
Relationships are supposed to be between equals and, if you are being subjected to coercion or control by your partner, the criminal law will come to your aid.
Getting Divorced? Skimping on Legal Advice Can Come Back to Bite You!
Getting divorced without taking legal advice is a high-risk strategy and can come back to bite you years after the event. A husband found that out to his cost after falling victim to a series of frauds perpetrated by his ex-wife.
Sensible Divorcees Are Frank About Their Assets – Court of Appeal Ruling
Divorcees who seek to hide the true extent of their wealth can expect to be dealt with firmly by family judges…
Divorce Law Changes – No Fault Divorces To Be Made Available
The new laws being put in place will specify a period of 6 months from the petition stage to the marriage being ended, which allows for couples to have some time to reflect on their decision.
Pensioner Siblings Jailed For Contempt Of Court During Divorce
When a court makes an order, it must be obeyed or the whole justice system collapses. In this recent court case, a brother and sister, both pensioners with a combined age of 150, were sent to prison for contempt of court relating to a big money divorce.