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Are you a common law Husband and Wife?
In recent years, many people have chosen to live together ('cohabit') rather than marry. Many believing they have the same financial claims if they separate as they would if they divorced. They feel protected, believing they have the status of being a "common law husband or...
No fault divorce – is this the only way for divorce not to cause animosity?
There has been much debate over the years, as to whether there should be a "no fault” divorce, following one year of marriage. Resolution have been campaigning for a no fault divorce for some years. A no fault divorce would be one that does not place blame on the other for...
Social media postings can be cited in your divorce or children proceedings!
It has been recently reported in the Guardian that more and more people use information derived from Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites as the primary source of evidence in divorce and children proceedings . Be therefore aware that if you are intending to...
Seek Advice – SOLICITORS DON’T BITE!
When you separate from your spouse and he/she tells you that you shouldn't bother seeing a solicitor and instead insists that you sign an agreement relating to financial matters- think twice. Divorce solicitors don't bite. They are there to provide you with guidance and negotiate the...
Mediation in Divorce
The government are announcing today that divorcing couples will be referred to mediation to sort out most disputes before they are allowed to use the courts. As a solicitor you are required to act in the best interest of your client. Solicitors advise their clients as to the different...
Divorce rate down in Northern Ireland
Divorce solicitors handling cases in Northern Ireland may have noticed a drop in the number of couples seeking their legal advice recently as data released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency has shown that around 600 fewer couples got divorced in 2009 when compared with...
New family law in Mali causes wave of protests
Changes to family law in Mali have brought widespread protests in the country and now, after backing the new laws which promote women's rights in marriage, the imam of Kati has been threatened with dismissal by local Muslim leaders. A report by the BBC reveals that the imam has also received...
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