Divorce
11 Oct 2022
Why everyone should have a pre-nuptial agreement
Pre-nuptial agreements are not merely for the wealthy. Whether you expect to inherit substantial assets in the future, or have family heirlooms you want to ensure remains within the family, everyone should consider entering into a pre-nuptial agreement. No one enters a marriage or civil partnership with the expectation it will end, but if the […]
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12 Sep 2022
Sharing pensions on divorce
New research by the insurance company Legal and General has found that a whopping seven in ten divorcing couples do not share their pensions. This leaves women, in particular, at greater risk of not having sufficient money to live on in retirement. According to a Which? Survey of 1,000 people who divorced since 2000, one […]
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12 Sep 2022
No-fault divorce in England and Wales, is it ahead of the curve?
The biggest change to divorce law in 50 years came into effect in England and Wales on 6th April 2022 with the introduction of no-fault divorce. Formerly, family law practitioners attempted to take the heat out of acrimonious proceedings by encouraging their clients to take a more conciliatory approach or using anodyne examples of unreasonable […]
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15 Aug 2022
Divorce in England v Divorce in Italy: let`s spot the differences and the similarities
When a couple or one of the spouses realizes that the marriage is at a loss they are faced with uncountable dilemmas regarding the steps to take to be able to come to terms with the end of the relationship and move forward. Breaking up is never easy no matter the circumstances. It involves not […]
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6 Jul 2022
Moving Overseas After a UK Divorce
If you are planning to move overseas after your separation or divorce, your head may be filled with all the practical arrangements, like finding somewhere to live and booking a reputable removal company to transport your belongings overseas. However, if you have children with an ex-partner, and they will be accompanying you on your new […]
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6 Jul 2022
International Divorce and Pensions: Explained
Pensions on divorce is a complex area of family law, and this becomes even more complex when there is an international element. A pension can often be the most valuable thing a person owns, so it is vital to seek specialist advice at the earliest possible opportunity. There are typically two key issues to consider […]
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6 Jul 2022
No-Fault Divorce – Is It Better To Get Divorced in the UK?
In April 2022, no-fault divorce took effect in the UK, making it easier for couples who are eligible for divorce in the UK to bring their marriage to an end. Divorce is never easy, but the new laws bring an end to the requirement to blame one party for the breakdown of the marriage, making […]
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23 May 2022
Is There Anything I Can Do To Prepare for International Divorce?
If you are considering divorce or believe your spouse may seek a divorce in the near future, you may wonder whether there is anything you can do. Waiting for something to happen is never easy, particularly when it comes to emotional matters, and it is likely you are impatient to take action and get things […]
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19 Apr 2022
Life After Divorce – Dealing With Overseas Property, Wills, Power of Attorney and Pensions
Going through a divorce is never easy, but what comes next can be made even more challenging when one party wishes to move abroad or has assets overseas. Perhaps one of you wants to move back to your home country to be with family and friends, or maybe there is property abroad that you need […]
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