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The myth of the common law spouse

Some people remain unaware that living together (or “cohabitation”) does not give a couple any legal status, no matter how long they have been together or whether they have children.
16 November 2016

Facebragging: social media engagement leading to real life divorce

The new trend call "Facebragging" is beginning to contribute to an increased number of marital breakups¸ with people feeling under pressure to maintain a perfect image across social media.
19 August 2016

Divorce fee increase from £410 to £550

As of today, divorce fees have risen from £410 to £550, an increase of 34 per cent.
21 March 2016

Supreme Court rules in favour of ex-wives to re-open divorce proceedings

The Supreme Court has today decided that the cases of Sharland v Sharland and Gohil v Gohil (which were jointly heard by the Supreme Court in June 2015) should be re-examined by the High Court.
14 October 2015

Wyatt v Vince: First bite of the cherry?

Will the Supreme Court’s decision in Wyatt v Vince see fewer parties attain ‘closure’ at the end of a divorce? 
13 March 2015

Pre-nups - What to believe?

Pre-marital agreements (pre-nups) have been in the news a great deal recently. But are they valid and supported?
02 July 2014

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Private Client Briefing - Summer 2014

Our latest update on the topical issues and legal developments for private clients.
02 July 2014

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Family Owned newsletter - June 2014

In this edition we discuss how to protect your business against the effects of a divorce and retaining ownership of a business within the family, amongst others articles.
10 June 2014

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Binding Pre-Nups – sensible planning or an attack on the foundations of marriage?

The Law Commission’s draft legislation would allow Pre-Nups to be made into binding contracts. Our Family lawyers discuss the proposal.
27 February 2014

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Freezing orders; a judicial warning

Family team partner Sarah Hoskinson and solicitor Mary Gaskins summarise guidance and practice points on freezing orders in the recent divorce case of UL v BK.
10 October 2013

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Food, Farming and Land Quarterly ; Summer 2013

The latest edition of Food, Farming and Land Quarterly, discussing current issues in the sector.
06 September 2013

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Dissolution process

This note sets out how the process of dissolution of a civil partnership works.
13 August 2013
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