Insights
27th September 2024
How to avoid pre-nups becoming a wedding alarm bell
As one of the most popular seasons for wedding proposals approaches, couples are being reminded to factor pre-nuptials into their plans well ahead of the big day. No…
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24th September 2024
Pets and Divorce – should you consider a ‘Pet-Nup’?
Pets are often an important member of a family and therefore their care and who will look after them when a couple separates can often be a problem.…
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13th September 2024
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner reach divorce settlement
Even in the world of celebrity, decisions affecting children after a couple have separated can become a thorny issue. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner had to work through…
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6th September 2024
“Silver Separators”
A recent article in the Sunday Times focuses on divorce for the over 60s. Whilst divorce rates overall are falling, divorces for those in their 60s have been…
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20th August 2024
Cohabitation Agreements: Are they necessary?
There is a common misconception that couples who chose to live together but remain unmarried have the same rights and protections as a married couple. This is not…
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15th August 2024
The impact of separation on the Autistic Child
When a couple separates there are many factors to consider for any child(ren). These will include the living arrangements and whether there needs to be any changes to…
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9th August 2024
Pre-Nuptial Agreements and International Law
Pre Nuptial Agreements and Post Nuptial Agreements are very popular, particularly when one or both parties has acquired property in their sole name prior to the marriage, or…
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6th August 2024
What’s in a name? Brangelina’s daughter Shiloh files to change her surname
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s (now adult) daughter, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, has made headlines for submitting a petition to a Los Angeles Court to legally remove her father’s surname…
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2nd August 2024
Rise in domestic abuse cases where no police action is taken
It is increasingly common for victims of domestic abuse to have their police investigation closed against their wishes due to "evidential difficulties", a Sky News investigation has found.…
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29th July 2024
Moving abroad with Children
It is not uncommon for one party to consider moving abroad after a divorce or separation. This is sometimes opposed by the other parent with parental responsibility. In…