Not in my lifetime! Family trusts and divorce
The case of Daga v Bangur illustrates the challenges faced by a spouse in trying…
January 11, 2023 By Kai Whicker
Matrimonial assets and short marriages
As divorce lawyers we are often asked if there is always a 50:50 capital division…
January 11, 2023 By Kai Whicker
Cohabitee separation – TOLATA
Do unmarried couples who live together and have complicated living issues need to contact a…
January 6, 2023 By Eve Hebbron
My ex-spouse is living with someone else – do my obligations change?
If your ex-spouse or ex-civil partner is cohabiting with their partner and you have a…
January 4, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Should I apply for a final order in my divorce?
Following the introduction of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, you will no longer…
January 4, 2023 By Stephens Scown
What are home rights?
Home rights essentially give protection to a husband or wife where the family home is…
January 3, 2023 By Emma Booker
Divorce – the discretion of fairness
Judges have a wide discretion when dividing assets upon divorce. Whilst that provides a huge…
December 30, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
Separating matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets
When a relationship ends, the natural hope is that you will be able to separate…
December 22, 2022 By Thea Bennun
Financial settlements reached before a divorce
Reaching financial settlements can be a tricky process when going through a divorce. What should…
November 16, 2022 By Thea Bennun
School fees and university costs – who foots the bill?
Private school fees can be a massive concern when there is a breakdown in the…
November 14, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
Inheritance Arrangements Involving Farms on Divorce
There has been a recent case decided by the Supreme Court on proprietary estoppel relating…
November 8, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Should I divorce in Ireland or England?
If a married couple decide to go their separate ways, it is very common for…
October 19, 2022 By Andrew Barton