Divorce is a difficult process to go through; it’s emotionally challenging and even the most civilised of break-ups can take a lot of getting used to. Divorce can be one of the most devastating events to happen in a person’s life outside of illness and death; it can feel like death – you’ve lost someone you loved and you are grieving in your own way. Even if you still see your ex-spouse because you have…
“When your marriage has broken down, it can be a traumatic experience. If you also consider all of your matrimonial assets including pensions, property and the impact it may have on any children, it would be pragmatic to seek professional legal advice.” You may or may not be aware, but as part of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, ‘no- fault divorce’ has replaced our out-dated divorce process in the hope of better reflecting…
Most couples get engaged before marriage, but what happens if they don’t make it down the aisle? There are some legal ramifications to consider when breaking off an engagement. Before the Family Law Act 1981 came into effect, the happy announcement of an engagement was considered to be a legally binding contract. If the engagement was called off without any lawful justification, the person responsible for pulling out could be sued for damages for breach…
Divorce: issues with service of the petition You have served a divorce petition and a sealed copy has been sent to your spouse with an acknowledgement of service form to return. Your spouse ignores the petition and fails to return the acknowledgement. What can you do about this issue? Disclaimer: The information in this article is intended for general information only and reflects the position in the law at the date of publication. It does…
Fortnite and divorce We’ve gone from children stealing credit cards to the creation of questionable dance moves thanks to Fortnite but now we have hit another low. Fortnite and divorce is a thing. Reports have suggested that the game, which has pulled in over $1 billion of revenue is being blamed for irretrievable breakdowns in relationships. What is Fortnite? For those who have not yet managed to cross paths with this game, Fortnite was released…
When Does the Clock Stop Ticking? In 2014, Kim Waggott was awarded a settlement of £9.76m and £175,000 in annual maintenance payments for life, after she divorced from her multimillionaire husband, William Waggott. Following the decision, Mr Waggott protested stating that the ruling was wrong on the basis that it would not encourage his wife to ever return to work. Mrs. Waggott, who stopped working in 2002, claimed that she should be entitled to a…
