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It has recently been reported that only 15% of divorced women said that pensions were discussed as part of their divorce settlement (according to a survey by Scottish Widows in 2012). This is a surprisingly low percentage when a pension can be an extremely valuable asset, sometimes as and occasionally even more valuable than the matrimonial home.
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If you are moving in to live with another person, whether it is in your first home, after a marital breakdown or even just because you are buying with a friend, it is extremely important that you agree in advance how the property which you are purchasing together is to be owned by you.
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The breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership is a stressful time for all involved. Here are our top tips for making the divorce/ dissolution process as smooth as possible.
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A nice pat on the back for Alan Peck (the Head of the Family Team) from Mrs B who in replying to a client feedback questionnaire said:
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Alan Peck explains why tailored Family Law information prevails over information found online.
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Pleasing feedback on a Client Satisfaction Questionnaire
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The Supreme Court handed down its judgment for the case of Kernott v Jones in early November 2011. The brief facts of the case are that Mr Kernott and Miss Jones met in 1981 and in 1985 they jointly purchased a house as joint tenants with both parties contributing to the purchase price. The relationship deteriorated in 1993 and Mr Kernott moved out and bought a property elsewhere whilst Miss Jones continued to live in the former couple’s home paying all the expenses including the mortgage.
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You want to be able to show the Family lawyer what your spouse or partner is earning. Can you root around in the files of your spouse/partner to find and copy his last P60 or other useful financial documentation?
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The Supreme court is to consider whether it should deal with the distribution of the proceeds of a property jointly owned by a cohabiting couple in the same manner as if the couple had been married.
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An interesting article in Woman magazine
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At least those doing the training were older than Alan!
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Two questions that are worth considering before meeting with your family solicitor for the first time...
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There have been rumours recently that there may be some changes in the mechanism for calculating the amount of maintenance due in respect of Child Support...
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I was instructed by a new client recently. A husband separated from a wife. He had been using an online divorce service...
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The National Association for Children of Alcoholics offers all sorts of advice and information. There is also a helpline.
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Can you be adopted after the age of 18?
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At the present time, in calculating the amount of child maintenance, the CSA look at the net income of the non-resident parent.
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The question of prenuptial agreements has been considered at the highest judicial level this week.
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Once again, the old chestnut of whether divorces should be on a “no fault” basis (i.e. as opposed to divorces based on adultery or unreasonable behaviour) is being considered.
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Many people are still of the mistaken belief that if you live with a partner for a period of time you become a “common law” husband or wife...
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A recent ruling from the Court of Appeal may have a big impact on the information that can be used in assessing a husband’s or wife’s income and assets.
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I have been contacted by an old client. He has been paying maintenance to his daughter pursuant to a child maintenance agreement which was turned into a court order.
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There are occasions when solicitors may recommend that a barrister should be approached to give advice in a case or to represent a client at court.
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With the information that is available on the internet, a number of people have been confident enough to deal themselves with their divorce or issues arising from the divorce in respect of the children or finances.
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Delighted to receive this week further positive client feedback at the conclusion of a divorce.
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Last week I had a chat with an old client.
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Apparently Cheryl Cole has commenced divorce proceedings against Ashley Cole...
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This blog will hopefully give you a feel for the Family Law Team and the work that it undertakes.
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