High Court Rules On Landmark Surrogacy Case
The High Court has recently ruled that a baby girl should be removed from her surrogate mother to live with her father and his boyfriend instead.
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Family Law
Steps Cohabiting Couples Can Take To Protect Their Finances
With sharp increases in the number of divorces, couples are increasingly choosing to not marry. In fact, recent statistics suggest that there are now over six million cohabiting couples in the UK – twice the amount 20 years ago.
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Divorce – Landmark Ruling On Financial Settlements
Last month, a woman won a landmark Supreme Court bid to seek payments from her ex-husband, twenty years after they had divorced.
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Families And Why Wills Are Important
The sad truth is that if you are not married or in a civil partnership, then unless you make a Will your partner will receive nothing if you die. It does not matter how long you have lived together, no provision is made under the law.
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The Importance Of Consent Orders
Once a settlement has been reached through an alternative route to the Court, it is necessary to ensure that the agreement will become legally binding to protect against further disputes later down the line.
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To Date Or Not To Date?
Not everyone is ready to move on in the immediate aftermath of their marriage breakdown but many people date and if those individuals are emotionally equipped to deal with that you may be right in
thinking that there is nothing wrong with that.
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How Is A Legal Separation Different From A Divorce?
Unlike divorce, a legal separation does not put an end to the marriage, it enables you to live separately but remain married. During the time you are living apart, you have a court order that outlines the rights and responsibilities of each spouse.
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The Effects Of Marriage And Divorce On Wills
There are three primary ways in which a Will can be revoked. The first two methods are made with an express intention to do so; either by the creation of a new Will or the destruction of the current one.
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Quickie Divorces
Recent years have seen the emergence of websites offering ‘quickie divorces’ at rock bottom prices. With the rising number of divorces throughout the UK, this initially appears an attractive option to many married couples seeking a quick, easy divorce on a budget.
How Stressful Is A Separation And A Divorce?
In life we all face problems from time to time that can cause us to suffer from increased levels of stress. If we separate from somebody, or even worse, get divorced, then the stress levels involved are quite high but how stressful is separation or a divorce?
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