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How has The Government’s Voucher Scheme Initiative Promoted Resolving Disputes Outside of Court?
How is the scheme promoting other methods of dispute resolution out of court? A new drive to promote settling disputes outside of court has been launched by the Government. The aim is to promote mediation as an alternative to court proceedings.…
Divorce & Separation,Financial Issues
The Court on Short Marriages
Equal sharing principle: The court’s equal sharing principle in financial remedy cases was established in the House of Lords two decades ago. It aimed to eliminate discrimination between the two spouses e.g. the breadwinner and the homemaker.…
How the Courts Calculate Reasonable Immediate Needs in Maintenance Pending Suit Cases
If you have separated from your matrimonial partner and are waiting for your divorce proceedings to finalise, you can apply for interim financial support. This support can help you get by during this period. What is a Maintenance Pending Suit? This…
Nuptial Agreements,Divorce & Separation
Covid: Pandemic pet boom prompts ‘pet-nup’ advice
Given working dynamics have changed due to the pandemic with more people working from home, looking after a pet has never been easier. So, are ‘pet-nups’ the new thing? Statistically, there has been a rise in pets with pet prices also increased…
The Enforceability of Recitals in Family law Consent Orders. Has anything changed since the case BSA v NVT?
The case of BSA v NVT [2020] The case of BSA v NVT [2020] EWHC 2906 (Fam) has sought to address enforceability issues. This regards recitals as part of a consent order made in financial remedy proceedings. (Family law financial orders made on…
Nuptial Agreements,Cohabitation
Civil Partnership vs Marriage: Which is right for you?
What is a civil partnership? A civil partnership is a legal and registered relationship. This provides couples with the same legal rights and duties that they would have in a lawful marriage. Civil partnerships are a modern alternative to……
Latest News,Divorce & Separation
BREAKING NEWS: Changes to divorce law will come into force on 6 April 2022
It has been announced today by ministers that the long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on 6 April 2022. Significantly, this means that couples can file for a ‘no-fault divorce,’ so it will be possible to…
Framing Britney Spears – What does a Conservatorship look like in the UK?
Kat Jayne 2017
As a major legal topic under public…
Blanchards Law featured in local newspaper
Blanchards has been featured in the Henley Standard to mark our office move onto Market Place. The article describes the new office, our services and the journey Punam Denley has been on to make Blanchards Law the success it is now. “Family law is…
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