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  News: Divorcees Representing Themselves in Court Face Obstacles  

The process of divorce can be lengthy, bringing stress and further complications, which is perhaps why many couples have been choosing to take matters into their own hands and represent themselves. Currently in England and Wales, there are five ways to initiate divorce proceedings, three of which involve living separately for at least two years. […]

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  The Perils of Divorce Without a Financial Settlement  

There have been calls this week from the Green energy tycoon Dale Vince to put a time limit on financial claims. Vince’s plea comes after the court ordered him to pay his ex-wife £300,000 almost 20 years after they divorced. Vince made his fortune long after the couple separated but despite this, Kathleen Wyatt initially […]

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  Hall Brown appoints three more family law specialists  

We have brought in three more expert solicitors to strengthen our fast-growing team. All three worked alongside us at JMW Solicitors, and as well as specialising in all aspects of family law they each have their own areas of interest within it. Eleanor Aguirre, Senior Associate Solicitor Eleanor has more than five years of experience […]

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