Family Law
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Following the drastic measures announced last night on the grounds of public health, there have been many questions as to what this means for separated families throughout the country. The...
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Stephen Williams, leading divorce lawyer, discusses the effects of divorce on the families mental wellbeing. In a recent survey, 80% of mental health patients acknowledged the detrimental effects of their...
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The news that no-fault divorce is likely to become law has been welcomed, but while the legislation waits for its place in the parliamentary calendar, families must continue to deal...
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Splitting couples are facing a further rise in the cost of divorce with a big increase in court fees, and many are facing up to the challenge of asset-sharing and...
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A Supreme Court ruling will allow a former wife to make a claim for a share of the fortune amassed by her husband 30 years after they parted, as no...
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September is traditionally a time of new beginnings, with children off to school or university and parents back to work, but for many couples, the end of summer can spell...
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Whether you are married, in a civil partnership, or cohabiting, splitting up can be an emotional time. If there are children involved, the feelings of hurt and anger can be...
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Honesty is the basis of a living together or prenuptial agreement – something we at Ashtons Legal know all about. An agreement makes untangling the web of who gets what...
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Not everyone wants to get married in a church or registry office. For many cohabiting couples, a civil partnership is far more attractive – it moves away from the idea...
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Late July saw the Supreme Court give judgement in relation to divorce proceedings between Tini Owens and her millionaire husband Hugh Owens. Mrs Owens had separated from Mr Owens in...
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A new online service should cut the stress of applying for a divorce according to the Ministry of Justice, but family law professionals say it’s likely to benefit only those...
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When relationships end or there are disagreements, emotions can run high and talking and reaching agreement can seem like the hardest thing to do. Every situation will be different and...
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