There is so much pressure on the court system with Judges hefty caseloads that it compelled Sir Andrew Macfarlane to speak about this in the Guardian recently. A review will be launched on the current system and we look forward to reading it. Since the changes...
An increasing number of couples are choosing to live together without formalising the relationship by getting married. Cohabiting essentially brings the same responsibilities and lifestyles as those experienced by married couples, children, a mortgage and other financial commitments - but beware, cohabiting brings fewer legal rights...
Domestic violence comes in several forms, can be both physical, financial and emotional and has devastating effects on the victim. An abusive relationship is extremely personal to those affected. They often carry the burden alone for a long period of time with incredible feelings of guilt...
There are occasions when couples separate but don’t wish to or can’t instigate divorce proceedings. They may want to delay the legal process, have hopes of a reconciliation, the marriage may have lasted less than a year or it may not be possible to prove any...
Finance is one of the most difficult issues to be addressed when dealing with divorce. In cases where relationships are relatively amicable there can still be major obstacles to overcome, while in others where it’s become bitter and confrontational things can seem impossible. Both parties understand...