Category Archives: Relationship Breakdown and Divorce
Christians may have difficulties with the breakdown of their marriages, not only emotionally but also ethically, given what it says in the bible about divorce. In what circumstances, therefore, could a Christian pursue a divorce? In Matthew, it says “…it …
Any cohabiting couple needs to be aware that if they intend to have children and are not married, only the mother will automatically have parental responsibility.
For most couples, their house is the most valuable asset. If they divorce however, that property will not automatically be sold. Sometimes it is needed as the children’s continuing home. Sometimes one party wants to buy the other out or …
People in some parts of England and Wales will soon be able to find out from the police if their partner has a history of domestic violence, under ‘Clare’s Law’, so named after Clare Wood who died in 2009 at …
At Stephens Scown we see it as being very important to choose the Legal teams to represent our clients very carefully. We regularly instruct Barristers to work alongside us in representing our clients’ best interests. It is crucial to match …
How do courts deal with parents who each want their child to be brought up following their own different and opposing religious beliefs? In a recent case the High Court dealt with a case involving a mother who was a …
A divorce lawyer from the South West has topped an independent list of some of the best advisors in private wealth management in the world. Liz Allen (pictured), family team leader at Exeter-based Stephens Scown LLP, has been selected as …
Sarah Fitzgerald, family solicitor at Stephens Scown writes in response to the Government’s Proposals to “re-write” the Children Act. In January 2012, the Telegraph newspaper published an article headed “Children Win Legal Right To See Both Parents After Divorce”. As …
When a couple divorce it is necessary to divide their financial assets. This division can be achieved by mediation, negotiation or litigation i.e. Court proceedings. Common to all these forms of dispute resolution is an obligation on the parties to …
It is often suggested in divorce petitions and/or financial proceedings on divorce that the breakdown of the marriage and the stress of the divorce itself is having a negative impact on the health of one or both of the couple. …
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