It is an unfortunate fact of life that not every relationship lasts the course. According to figures issued by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in June, married couples have only a slightly better chance of remaining together than not. In fact, forty-two per cent of marriages now end in divorce with half of those […]
Read moreThere is little doubt that the very concept of divorce can be intimidating. It’s surprising just how widely held the belief is that it consists of a single process, revolving around money and what happens to a couple’s children once their married parents split up. However, there are two very different strands to divorce. The […]
Read moreThe work of a family lawyer involves great variety. Although the law applied to the work that we do is relatively constant, we find ourselves confronted with very individual matters based on very particular circumstances. Even so, throughout the course of any year, there are seasons, months and even specific dates which coincide with an […]
Read moreAlthough it now seems routine, the undoubted fascination of media in divorce is a relatively recent phenomenon. In decades past, marriage splits involving celebrities or royalty were far more likely to cut the mustard with newsdesks. Now, countless column inches are racked up by accounts of couples who – with all due respect – have […]
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