#3 in a series of commentaries from the family law Courtroom. No names obviously, but a focus on the mechanics of many cases, which illustrate the many “routes to goal” available to the experienced family lawyer, seeking the most efficient and economic solution for...
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Getting to a fair deal in divorce – even when you think that’s impossible
Everyone wants their divorce to be as painless as possible. But they also want a fair deal. How do you square that circle if you know nothing about the finances or one of you insists they have a right to more than seems fair, or the children’s needs seem to be...
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...
Screwfix long running divorce feud continues
Lying about your finances in divorce is perjury and leaves you without a final financial clean break – because if the other side finds out AT ANY TIME they can make another application against you. Best to be clear and honest, and use a good lawyer to argue your case....
Melinda Gates describes tough times
Everyone going through divorce loses 3 things:1. Whatever the partner receives in settlement2. Their lawyer’s fees (actually an investment for the future)3. Themselves until they have recovered from the traumaMelinda Gates story is a good example of the difficulty of...
No-fault divorce looms but closure of online portal blindsides solicitors
I find this really worrying and suggests that the new system may not work reliably immediately, leaving separated couples in limbo while the old system closes down and the new one is fully operational.Monidipa Fouzder writes in The Law Society Gazette A long-awaited...
Slough woman divorced for years without knowing
I have real concern that the online divorce process, coupled with the no fault procedure from 6th the April, will open the door to more cases like this. The repercussions of property interests and child disputes could be horrendous. Divorce lawyers need to report back to the courts any gaps or problems in the new procedure when it is available to review to minimise this risk.
Ollie Sirrell, a Court and Crime Reporter wrote in the Slough Observer…
Husband breaks her ‘one rule’ – is this grounds for divorce?
Interesting – could she get an annulment here? Seems unlikely this was a relationship which was actually consummated after this disaster - and in English law an annulment could be available. Otherwise – except in very exceptional circumstances - no divorce petition...
Divorce courts have been shaming women since the 1800s
Interesting article in The Conversation, talking about the BBC drama A Very British Scandal: divorce courts have been shaming women since the 1800s Do you feel there is still a double standard? Are women prejudiced in divorces now? hopefully the new no fault divorce...