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The consequences of the falling divorce rate and the risks of living together for unmarried couples

The Office for National Statistics has released its annual divorce and civil partnership dissolution rates and numbers. In 2022 there were 80,057 divorces in England...

09th May 2024
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Divorce – The effects on wills and tenancy

Consider updating your will  Often when a couple separate and go through the divorce process, the issue of whether they have made wills or need...

09th Apr 2024
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Mortgages after divorce – What you need to know

When couples separate and divorce one of the biggest questions they have to consider is “where am I going to live?” Often a married couple...

20th Mar 2024
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The current rules for divorce – A step-by-step guide

The divorce process has changed, and many people are not aware of the new process. Shamila Hussain in our family law team explains these changes...

22nd Feb 2024
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Is long overdue reform of the law in relation to cohabiting couples in sight?

Nearly 1 in 5 couples in the UK now choose to cohabit rather than marry and cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family type in...

23rd Jan 2024
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Family Mediation Week 2024

Family Mediation Week will take place from 22nd – 26th January 2024.  The Family Mediation Council explains: “Family Mediation Week is an opportunity to raise...

16th Jan 2024
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All you need to know about separation agreements

If you are considering separating from your partner or spouse, you may wonder if there are any legal steps you should take. In this article...

10th Oct 2023
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Unmarried partner rights after death

With unmarried couples, if one passes away without having made a will it can be devastating. This is because there are no guaranteed inherited benefits...

09th May 2023
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Seven most common divorce mistakes

Divorce and the distribution of finances following divorce is a complex and difficult area of law. Couples — in particular if they don’t have legal...

16th Mar 2023