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Court – First or Last Choice for Resolving Family Disputes?

When resolving family disputes, be they regarding matrimonial finances or contact arrangements with children, most people assume the only mechanism for reaching an agreement is through the Courts.   This is not, however, accurate which is good news for couples and parents alike as there are many disadvantages of the
Categories:  Children, Marriage, Matrimonial, News
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“No Fault” Divorce Available from 6th April 2022

It is a change Family practitioners have long campaigning for and on June 6th the Government finally confirmed the introduction of so-called “no fault” divorces from Spring next year. (Please see https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/11/contents/enacted)   Currently when getting divorced the Petitioner has to cite one of five “facts” that evidences the irretrievable breakdown
Categories:  Marriage, Matrimonial, News
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Brad Pitt awarded Joint Custody of five children with Angelina Jolie

They are two of Hollywood’s most famous stars, however, even Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have failed to agree the principles of co-parenting following the breakdown of their marriage in 2016.   Although the grounds of divorce are slightly different in the US compared to the UK (Jolie used “irreconcilable
Categories:  Children, Marriage, Matrimonial, News
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Long working hours can be lethal

Many of us have long working hours and often experience stress, of varying degrees, as a result. A recent study has shown that, at the extreme end of the scale, long working hours are a serious problem.   The study, carried out by the WHO, is the first global analysis
Categories:  Business, Employment, Employment Law, News