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Is it the truth or just a myth? Some interesting divorce facts.
MYTH: My spouse has committed adultery so I must be entitled to a larger financial settlement? No, you would not be entitled to a larger financial settlement. The court will only take conduct into consideration if that conduct was such that it would be, in the...
Christmas and Child Contact Arrangements
Christmas is traditionally a time for families to come together. However, for parents who are separating or divorcing, Christmas can be a tough time. For most parents Christmas is all about pleasing their children by making sure their children have a lovely...
What is the importance of financial disclosure and why do I need to provide it?
If you are going through a divorce, separation or attending mediation, there is a duty of full and frank financial disclosure. This means that it is necessary for you and your spouse/partner to completely...
Clean break orders and what they mean
The terminology ‘a clean break’ means that parties to a marriage/civil partnership will have no financial ties against each other once the order has been approved by a judge and once a decree absolute has been pronounced. When...
Internal relocation within the UK and the case law
If a parent wishes to move from one location within the United Kingdom to another and the other parent objects, you can apply to the court for a prohibited steps order or a specific issue order. This happened in a recent case...
The Help to Buy ISA Scheme……Helping first time buyers to purchase a property.
It has always been difficult for most first time buyers to get on the property ladder. Maybe not anymore as the government has launched the new Help to Buy ISA scheme. So what’s it all about? It is a tax free cash savings...
The New Stamp Duty Consultation 2016
As from 1 April 2016 the Government are increasing Stamp Duty Land Tax for homeowners who intend to purchase more than one property. So what does this mean for you? The increased rate of stamp duty will apply on property...
How children react to a separation/divorce and when/how to tell them.
When divorce and separation occurs, children will experience a wide range of emotions. Telling your child that you are separating or divorcing has to be one of the most painful conversations a parent will have with their...
Thinking of moving abroad with your child?
If you are considering going abroad to live with a child but you are separated or divorced from the other parent with Parental Responsibility, then unless you have a Child Arrangement Order (Residence Order) allowing you to...
Grandparents and grandchildrens contact
The Grandparent’s Association have recently reported that up to 1 million grandchildren are denied contact with their grandparents. They also reported that the Association received more than 8,000 calls in 2014 after many lost...
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