Articles by ‘Simon Bassett’

Thousands of separating couples are being urged to spurn confrontational courtroom battles and use mediation to sort out disputes over their property, finances and children.

Official figures published at the end of last month (March) have suggested that those considered middle-aged are the least likely to get married, amongst all generations.

The Family Justice Council have been urged by the Ministry of Justice to act on recommendations previously outlined, which aim to clarify the law on financial needs following a divorce.

From today (April 22nd) a number of changes in relation to the family law justice system have come into force, which will alter how a number of family law matters are managed.

Over the last 20 years, the number of cohabiting couples within the UK has increased to more than six million; yet despite many misconceptions, cohabiting couples do not have the same legal rights as married couples.

During July last year, the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act came into force; and since the end of last month (March) same sex couples throughout England and Wales have been legally able to marry.

Data published following a recent study has suggested that a number of newlyweds and recently engaged people,  expect their relationship to end in divorce.

This week, it was revealed that former Oasis star, Liam Gallagher, and his All Saints singer wife, Nicole Appleton, had been granted a “quickie” divorce.

New guidance should be drawn up to give individuals a clearer idea of how their needs would be assessed on divorce, the Law Commission has recommended in new proposals that would also see pre-nuptial…

The upturn in the economy could trigger a surge in divorces, new research has suggested.

Individuals taking high value cases through civil courts in England and Wales can expect to pay much more towards their running costs, while the fees for domestic violence injunctions are to be discarded. Changes…

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have highlighted a surge in the number of “silver” divorces.