Cohabitees do not have the same rights as married parties. In particular, there is no right to maintenance or capital for the unmarried parent with care of a young child, just child maintenance at the statutory rates and possibly capital to provide accommodation until...
Relationships
“What are the main reasons for divorce in retirement?”
Married life typically goes in stages :- before children, with children, empty nest, retirement. Any new stage requires a reorganisation of the relationship and can lead to breakdown. The introduction of pension sharing in divorce has made it more possible for wives...
Woman divorces husband because he ‘never made me tea’
So many relationships end on a minor complaint like this – but a little enquiry usually reveals years of problems. No-fault divorce means that lists of allegations are no longer necessary, and allows both to put past disagreements aside and get down to making a fair...
“Divorce Rate Jumps to 8-Year High Amidst Lockdown”
The stresses of lockdown and the enforced concentration on their relationship without outside intervention has forced many couples to rethink their partnership and indeed lifestyle. Divorce rates spiked throughout England and Wales to the highest number in eight...
“Normanton on Soar couple credits ‘laughing every day’ for 70-year marriage”
A lovely article confirming our belief that continuing to have fun together is enormously important for long-term relationships. See our Marriage Makeover service and the help that we can give you to laugh together forever. A Normanton on Soar couple has shared their...
“UK couples split pensions in just 13% of divorces”
This report is very worrying – pensions are an enormously important part of consideration in divorce, and missing out on a share is unfair and unnecessary. We can help negotiate this and arrange an expert report to help you come to an agreement on a fair deal....
“Business and Divorce: Dividing Company Assets in the UK”
Complex cases in divorce involving business can still be settled by agreement . We can help you whether you feel you can deal with finances by negotiation TOGETHER in our Divorce Deals offering, or through court proceedings where we always aim to achieve a settlement...
There’s a reason your relationship may not be working out – texting incompatibility
Interesting article. Communication styles can be so different - particularly when it comes to expressing emotions. Even between long married couples, this can cause misunderstandings and unnecessarily hurt feelings. Our Relight weekends help couples deal with this,...
“Can I stop my spouse sharing my inheritance on divorce?”
Good advice. This is not a matrimonial asset BUT may still be taken into account if the needs of either party so require. Not possible to guarantee ring-fencing. Read more here