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Understanding Your Financial Rights in a Separation: A Guide for UK Families
Navigating through a separation can be a challenging time, particularly when it comes to understanding your financial rights and planning for the future. This blog post aims to provide a clear and…
Divorce & Separation,Latest News
“The Separated Family” An Ultimate Guide to Separation
According to the Office of National Statistics, 80,057 divorces were granted in England and Wales in 2022. This is a 29.5% decrease from 2021 and the lowest number of divorces annually since 1971.…
Domestic abuse: What is a non-molestation order and when might I need one?
Domestic abuse is still a widely under-reported crime, with only around 24% of cases reported to the police. This makes it difficult for victims to gain protection and prosecution. If you’re…
Domestic abuse: How do I know if I’m in an abusive relationship?
Domestic abuse is still widely misunderstood. For many people, abuse in a relationship is typified by physical abuse - punching, attacking, biting or kicking to name a few. But this is only part of…
Domestic abuse: Can I force my partner to leave our home?
When you’re in an abusive relationship it can be incredibly difficult to leave. If you have children it can be an even harder decision to make - leaving your home might feel almost impossible. So,…
Domestic abuse: Your finances and your future
When you’re leaving an abusive relationship, working out financial matters can be very difficult. Separation and divorce is always difficult financially, but if you have been banned from accessing…
Ultimate guide to getting legal advice for domestic abuse
Getting legal advice for domestic abuse Domestic abuse is more common than you might think. Around 1 in 5 adults in the UK will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, and with 88% of partner…
Cohabitation Rights & Agreements – Part 3 of 3 – Your Questions Answered
Welcome to the final part of our blog series, in which we have explored the complexities, myths and challenges of living together outside marriage or civil partnership. Remember, this is for…
Cohabitation Rights & Agreements – Part 2 of 3 – Understanding Property Ownership and Beneficial Interest
This is the second instalment of our blog series, aimed at guiding you through the legal intricacies of cohabitation. It's important to note the information provided here is for general educational…
Cohabitation Rights & Agreements – Part 1 of 3 – Why Cohabitaåtion Agreements Are So Important
This blog series has been created to help navigate you through the legal complexities of living together outside marriage or civil partnership. Please bear in mind that this advice is intended for…
