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Why your divorce needs a Clean Break Order. Your assets could still be at risk.
A Clean Break Order is a legally binding financial document that effectively ends your financial commitment to your spouse after divorce. This will prevent any future financial claims that your spouse may have over your assets. Many people think that divorce proceedings alone will separate your finances permanently but this is not the case. The Final Divorce Order (previously known
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What is Divorce Mediation?
Divorce mediation is a quicker, less stressful and less expensive alternative to a divorce trial. A mediator is a neutral party that is there to help the divorcing couple with issues in their separation. The mediator is not there as a relationship counsellor or to help resolve emotional issues. The mediator is also not there to give legal advice although
What is Divorce Day?
Divorce Day is the first Monday after New Year. It is meant to be the most popular time of the year for couples to either start researching divorce or even to start divorce proceedings. I have found that there are always a lot of enquiries in January with February and March being my busy months for actually processing divorces. It
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What is the best way to get divorced quickly?
For most married couples, the divorce process takes between 6 and 8 months, sometimes longer. The key to success is ensuring your divorce is uncontested and that means sensible negotiations and occasional compromise. An Uncontested Divorce is normally much quicker than a contested divorce because you can end your marriage without constant negotiations, legal posturing, and court hearings. An
Divorce ‘blame game’ to end in 2021
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (often referred to as the ‘no-fault’ divorce bill) recently passed its third reading in the House of Commons. It will shortly return to the House of Lords where it will receive Royal Assent, however, it is unlikely to become law until Autumn 2021. No-fault divorce represents the biggest shake up of the divorce laws
Do I have a right to my ex’s pension?
Pensions are often an overlooked asset in divorces. This is despite pension assets often being worth more than the family home. Due to the employment patterns in the UK, pension is an asset most likely to be lost to one party (often the wife) upon divorce due to inaction. Essentially, a couple can: Balance the pension rights against another asset