While effective as a cheaper and less combative alternative to litigation, mediation is not guaranteed to succeed; it depends on the skills of the mediator.
The new law marks the most significant reform to this area of law in over 50 years and will allow divorce to be granted without the need for blame to be attributed to the other party, resulting in a more straightforward and less contentious divorce process.
Each of these terms has a different meaning in different states. But regardless of this, each of them is a trial in which a guardian or trustee is responsible for his ward. We will look at the meanings of these terms in California. The main difference between a guardianship and a conservatorship lies in the […]
You can also work on other aspects such as alimony, child support, or marital property issues. The process closes within months instead of years, and your children need not bear the trauma of the situation. But you must understand the nitty-gritty of out-of-court settlement to ensure it works fairly for everyone. Let us share some […]
The potential for no-fault divorce to deconflict the separation process had already been shown in Scotland, which introduced no-fault divorce in 2006. It did not cause an increase in the divorce rate, but it did reduce the number of divorces alleging fault. 2016 Office of National Statistics figures showed that while only 6% of Scottish […]
Fortunately, most countries ease the transition for couples by providing them with viable immigration options. If you marry an Italian, the citizenship by marriage route can get you in. You can visit these experts on Italian Citizenship to understand more about all stages of the process. Although things are pretty straightforward, it is better to […]
Julia Cluley, family partner at Valemus Law, looks closely at the rights and responsibilities someone has if they have been left to bring up their partner's child after the relationship has ended. What if you’ve been left to bring up your partner’s child after the relationship has ended, what rights do you have? The first […]
It has been widely reported that Frederick Barclay, former owner of the Telegraph Media Group, could be forced behind bars for not paying out the £50 million it is alleged that he owes to his former wife following their divorce. He is 87 years old, and it is estimated that as recently as May this […]
Significant changes are coming to the UK family courts as the long-awaited implementation of no-fault divorce has allowed for less contentious separations.
Disputes involving parental abduction of a child are often fraught with difficulties, and the addition of an international element can further exacerbate it.
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