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December 14 / Family

Separation agreements – A good tool to separate amicably

Often for unmarried couples, separation is not only a stressful time because of the breakup of the relationship, but also as a result of the financial uncertainty it brings.

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November 30 / Family

MATRIMONIAL FINANCES – DISPOSING ASSETS FOLLOWING SEPARATION – A STARK WARNING

The overriding rule in matrimonial finances is for the husband and the wife to give full and frank disclosure of their assets. 

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October 9 / Family

Gatekeeping Hearings and the Family Court

The Family Court is overwhelmed with applications to resolve disputes between separated parents concerning arrangements for their children. 

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June 8 / Family

Grandparents’ Contact

Grandparents play an important role in children’s lives.

For many of us, we are looking forward to sharing with our wider family the responsibility of caring for the children in our lives

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April 1 / Family

The Marriage Minefield

With the increase of online divorce providers, many people are turning away from specialist lawyers when they want a divorce and instead opting to go online to “speed up” the process. But this approach doesn’t always mean a smooth ride.

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February 7 / Family

TOP TIPS ON SEPARATION

Break-up or separation can be a painful process. P.A.U.S.E. for thought…

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August 22 / Family

REMARRY IN HASTE – REPENT AT LEISURE

The purpose of divorce is to allow a couple in an unhappy marriage to go their separate ways and to afford them the opportunity to remarry at a later date.

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May 24 / Family

Taking Children Abroad

It is not uncommon for parents during the school holidays to plan trips abroad. However, for those who have separated from their partner, they may not be aware that in the absence of a Court Order, permission is needed. 

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December 14 / Family

S.T.A.N.D. – 5 Top Tips to Sort Out Marital Finances

By far, the most difficult aspect of divorce is disentangling the couple’s financial arrangements and dividing the marital assets going forward. These 5 top tips will assist you in sorting things out amicably and fairly.

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June 27 / Family

Understanding Pensions and Pension Sharing

Trying to deal with the division of matrimonial assets on separation can be extremely complex and stressful.

After the marital home, pensions are usually the next most important consideration

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