What happens if one partner dies during a divorce?
If one spouse dies before the divorce is finalised, what happens? Does the process continue?…
February 12, 2024 By Jasmine Davey
Property Claims – is a verbal agreement binding?
The short answer is no, verbal agreements in relation to property are not binding. This…
February 9, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Richard Branson’s support for pre-nups sparks debate
One of the UK's highest profile business men has endorsed the use of pre-nuptial agreements…
February 8, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Transparency pilot – the future of family courts
The transparency pilot is one of the recommendations proposed by Rt Hon. Sir Andrew McFarlane,…
February 8, 2024 By Jasmine Davey
Financial provision in divorce – Can bad behaviour be taken into account?
One of the questions that is frequently asked by clients is whether their partner’s bad…
February 8, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
Divorce court fees set to rise?
The Government have announced proposals to increase a number of court fees by 10% in…
February 7, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
How can I get a quick divorce?
While there is no procedure in England and Wales for getting a ‘quickie’ divorce, it…
February 6, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance disputes and divorce settlements – the case of Sismey v Salandron
Are divorce settlements still binding after death? Here is an example case. We all know…
February 5, 2024 By Tyler Richards
When should I start to think about finances if I am getting divorced?
It is never too early to start thinking about your finances if you are separating…
February 1, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
Financial support for disabled adult children – Schedule 1 Children Act 1989
There is no question that raising a child is expensive, a cost that is more…
January 30, 2024 By Alara Guven
How can I finalise my divorce settlement if we do not agree a settlement at a private FDR?
As many couples are now choosing to adopt out of court methods to resolve financial…
January 30, 2024 By Sarah Atkinson
Which forms are used to make a court application?
At the time of writing this article, in order to make a private law Children…
January 25, 2024 By Peter Marshall