Currently, in England and Wales, a married or civil partnered couple can only divorce immediately if one spouse blames the other in legal documentation for the breakdown of their relationship. Otherwise, they have to wait...
Whilst moving in together may provide you with everything you could want from a relationship, what you may not know is that the legal status and rights of unmarried couples differs greatly to that of married...
Going through a divorce, civil partnership dissolution or separating from a partner when you have children to consider can be particularly traumatic for the entire family. Parents will naturally be very concerned about...
This is the second of our three-part series examining divorce. In this article, the team at Warners looks at the financial implications of getting divorced, and in particular the division of assets and how the circumstances...
A proposed capital gains tax change which was not mentioned in the chancellor’s speech may increase tension between couples going through divorce proceedings. This potential tax change comes at a time when the government...
It depends whether you can prove the irretrievable breakdown of your marriage. If you have decided to end your marriage by applying for a divorce you may be surprised to learn that there are certain criteria you need to...
After deciding what should happen to the children, reaching an agreement on financial arrangements is usually the biggest challenge when getting divorced. The relief you feel when an agreement is finally struck can be...
The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren can be very special and one that most parents fully support. On occasions, however, access can be cut off or restricted, causing hurt and upset. In the first of a...
Deciding to get divorced is a big step and one that can leave you feeling fearful for the future. While you must go to court to get a divorce, there is no need for the court to become involved in decisions concerning your...
Research has shown that a bad divorce can have a deep and lasting impact on children, begging the question why parents are still not embracing alternative less adversarial options open to them? The Impact of Divorce on...