Have Divorce Costs Lost Touch With Reality?
It is well known that legal costs in divorce cases can easily escalate out of control, especially where proceedings continue over many […]
UK Nuptial Agreements Sense-Check: Will Someone Be Left in “Real Need”?
The meaning of “real need”, as interpreted by English courts in post-Radmacher divorce cases, is analysed by Joanna Blakelock and Kate Pooler, […]
Can I Insist My Ex-Spouse Pays Private School Fees?
One of the most contentious issues in high net worth (HNW) divorce cases is the continuing payment of school fees. Often this […]
Schedule 1 to The Children Act 1989: What is it all about?
In a social climate which sees fewer and fewer couples deciding to get married, or enter into civil partnerships, the subsequent separation […]
How cryptoassets are treated in financial remedy proceedings and settlements on divorce
According to the UK’s society magazine, Tatler, cryptocurrencies have been dubbed the new ‘Cayman Islands bank account’ for high-net worth (HNW) individuals […]
Everything You Need To Know About No-Fault Divorce In England And Wales
At a date to be as yet confirmed (likely to be 6 April 2022), divorce law in England and Wales will catch […]
Common law marriages or partnerships: the need to burst the misconception bubble
Many people believe that unmarried couples who live together (known as cohabitees) enjoy the same legal rights and protections as those that […]
Can Privacy Stay Protected While Greater Transparency is Achieved?
The Family Court In England and Wales has come under fire for being a “desert island” in the justice system, shrouded in […]
Schedule 1 to The Children Act 1989: What is it all about?
In a social climate which sees fewer and fewer couples deciding to get married, or enter into civil partnerships, the subsequent separation […]
How International Pensions Are Divided Upon Divorce
Research has confirmed what most of us already knew – following a divorce, women are more likely to lose out on pension-generated […]
How Can a Sport Star Protect Their Wealth?
Sportsmen and women are in a unique financial position, in that those at the top end of their respective sports can earn […]
Getting Divorced Whilst Going Through Peri/Menopause
Whilst researching this article we searched extensively through various academic databases for articles discussing the effect perimenopause and menopause has on women […]