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Gay Marriage versus Civil Partnership – What’s the Difference?
Gay Marriage versus Civil Partnership - What's the Difference? Last week's free vote in the House of Commons resulted in MPs overwhelmingly agreeing that Lesbian and Gay couples ought to have the right to marry. Predictably, there are get-out…
Financial Issues,Children,Divorce & Separation
How do you vary a Spousal Maintenance or a Child Maintenance Order?
Maintenance usually takes the form of regular payments made by one party (say, the husband) to enable the payee (say, the wife) to meet their own needs and the needs of any children of that family. In England, the two main types of maintenance are…
Divorce & Separation,Nuptial Agreements,Children,Trust & Inheritance Issues
Can Children Lose Out After a Prenuptial Agreement Has Been Signed?
Prenuptial agreements are not automatically recognised in family law, although the government has made noises to say that legislation may well be brought forward to make them binding. It is clearly not a priority however, and it is likely to be many…
Financial Issues,Trust & Inheritance Issues
The Bare Necessities – What Bare Trusts Mean For You
A bare trust (sometimes called a simple trust) is one in which trustees hold property for the beneficiary, with all capital and income derived from it belonging to the beneficiary by immediate and absolute right. The most common use for bare trusts…
What Rights do Grandparents have to their Grandchildren?
The Government signalled this week in a letter to MP its intent to introduce legislation, not only to give fathers equal parenting rights, but also to oblige the courts to consider grandparents’ rights on the breakdown of a relationship. The high…
Things You May Not Know About Fathers Rights
From when a child is born, the mother has full rights and responsibilities to protect and bring the child up. This is known as "Parental Responsibility" (PR). A father will have the same rights and responsibilities or PR if their name is on the…
Financial Issues,Divorce & Separation
What Is Pension Sharing On Divorce And How Do You Get It?
The Telegraph has reported that Pension Sharing Orders (PSO) rose by 11% this year. This month sees the launch of the government's flagship 'Auto-Enrolment' scheme, where by everyone gets a pension unless they say they don't want one. PSOs are…
Divorce & Separation,Latest News
Punam Denley has book published
Punam has written a self help book for clients entitled ‘How to get a Divorce’, published by Lawpack and available to buy at http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-get-Divorce-ebook/dp/B008U5OJF4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344523114&sr=8-1. It provides…
Financial Issues,International Family Law,Nuptial Agreements
The EU Maintenance Regulation – A Simplification
Where are we a year and a bit on? Since 18th June 2011 we have been living, along with 26 other EU Member States, with a new Council Regulation on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance…
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