Whilst no one goes into marriage with the idea of getting divorced, it's a sad reality that many eventually do. Divorce is a big step, and it can be both challenging and emotional. You'll want to know what your rights are and what's the best way forward, so you can get through the legal process […]
Anna Rogers, Senior Partner and specialist pensions lawyer at Arc Pensions Law examines this updated guidance and notes that, when it comes to GMP equalisation on past transfers, the new PASA guide explains the complexity of the situation well. The pensions world continues to be rocked by legal developments that must look, at best, obscure […]
Pip Wilson, co-founder of amicable, explains the benefits of digitising divorce. Even though one-third of UK marriages end in divorce, the separation process is complicated by a number of legal and social hurdles. In today’s legal system, one spouse must make an accusation about the other’s conduct, such as adultery or “unreasonable behaviour”. The alternative […]
Over the past decade, the legal aid system has been dramatically impacted by financial cuts. The 2013 Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (LASPO) saw £350 million knocked off of the £2 billion legal aid budget, resulting in vast numbers of people losing access to much-need legal support. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it has been […]
For most, a divorce is a harrowing experience, and the stories you will hear about most divorce cases are simply brutal. That is why you need a divorce attorney to guide you through the divorce process. However, choosing the right attorney for your divorce is much more difficult than it appears. The following are tips […]
Stearns Law unpack the advantages and disadvantages of filing for a divorce first. Filing for divorce can be a difficult decision. Sometimes, that decision is taken out of your hands when your spouse files. But does it matter who files for divorce first? Well, it might. In most cases, it can be advantageous to file […]
The full range of mental health disorders can have a considerable impact on the development of family law cases, which involve divorce and separation. Below, we hear from Monica Nemec on how mental illness is handled in the legal sector and what can be done to address its shortcomings.
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