What is the cooling-off period in a divorce?
The divorce process welcomed a long overdue review in April 2022, with the introduction of…
February 28, 2024 By Thea Bennun
Inheritance Claims After Divorce – what if you cohabit again?
Can you submit inheritance claims after your divorce is finalised? What if you rekindle the…
February 26, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
Will the valuable family heirloom that I have inherited be taken into account on divorce?
When assessing how the finances are to be carved up on divorce, the starting point…
February 20, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Can spouses and civil partners expect equality under the Inheritance Act?
Since the change in the law permitting opposite-sex couples to enter into civil partnerships in…
February 19, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
What is family solicitor-assisted mediation?
Whilst traditional family mediation is a common route for divorcing couples, it is not always…
February 15, 2024 By Stephens Scown
How can I help my children through a divorce?
Emotions can run high during the break down of a marriage and this can have…
February 14, 2024 By Tamsin Best
Research from the Pensions Policy Institute shows a notable “gender pension gap”
Recent research from the Pensions Policy Institute shows a notable “gender pension gap” between men…
February 14, 2024 By Benitia Knowles-Wright
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
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