On 6 April 2022, the no-fault divorce is due to come into force. This is a welcome change for the legislation’s supporters who believe it to be a real step forward when it comes to reducing conflict in the event of a marital breakdown. We’ve previously written about the no-fault divorce, exploring what it is, ...
Coercive control can be very subtle and difficult to recognise, especially by the victims experiencing it. In what was seen by many as a welcome decision, coercive control was made a criminal offence in 2015, meaning that the courts must now ‘prioritise consideration of whether a pattern of coercive and/or controlling behaviour is established over ...
Gaslighting is a concept that many people are unfortunately all too familiar with. In last week’s blog, we explored what gaslighting actually is, and the damage it can cause to victims. This week, we’re running through some common red flags to look out for if you suspect that you, or someone you know is experiencing ...
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse, and occurs where a person makes someone question their sanity, perception of reality, or memories. Victims of gaslighting will often experience confusion, anxiety, isolation and an inability to trust themselves. They’ll question their beliefs, thoughts and actions as a result of someone manipulating the situation for their own ...
Divorce isn’t easy. It can feel daunting, stressful and at times, scary. Your whole life is suddenly turned on its head, and you find yourself filled with uncertainties about the future. It’s not uncommon to worry about what life will look like after divorce. In fact, marriage counselling statistics found that most people stay in ...
In recent years, there’s been a fair amount of press coverage when it comes to the divorces of the rich and famous. We’re talking about some seriously high profile, and extremely high net worth, cases: Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott, Bill and Melinda Gates are just two of the couples that spring to mind. For ...
When people are considering a divorce, all too often they’ll delay seeking legal advice. They may think they can come to an ‘amicable’ agreement with their ex partner, or worry about how much expert legal advice is going to cost. However, even for the most amicable of couples, and the most straightforward situations (if such ...
When a couple decides to divorce, the division of the assets and finances poses plenty of questions. What will happen to the family home? Where does the law stand with regard to pensions? And what happens to any gifts that were given to one another throughout the marriage and in happier times? Engagement rings, family ...
It’s no secret that being a good solicitor takes hard work and expert legal knowledge. But that’s just one part of it. With demanding hours, complex cases and high stakes, your clients need to trust that you’re navigating them down the best possible path on their legal journey. Being a good solicitor day in and ...
The no-fault divorce has been looming on the legal horizon for quite some time. When we wrote about this back in June 2014, no date had been set for the second reading of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill. Fast forward a few years and the bill’s parliamentary journey is almost at its conclusion. Ministers ...
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