Picture this scenario: your relationship is getting serious, but marriage is not really for you. If everything is going well, that’s fine but what happens if unfortunately things don’t work out? If you are just living together that could lead to difficulties and potential unfairness in the event of the death of one partner because [...]
Whilst we are specialists in all aspects of divorce and resolving the issues that stem from relationship breakdown, we also see the emotional impact of the divorce process. It can be helpful to look at the process, not simply through the eyes of a lawyer but in the wider context. We aim to promote a [...]
For over 50 years, since the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, in order to obtain a divorce immediately on separation there has been the requirement for some form of blame – either adultery or unreasonable behaviour. To obtain a divorce without blame you would need to wait 2 years, but the other person would need to [...]
Couples looking to buy a property together should seek legal advice According to the Office for National Statistics the number of cohabiting families increased by nearly 30% between 2004 and 2014. Despite cohabitants being the fastest growing type of family in the UK, cohabiting couples do not have the same rights as married [...]
Guide to spousal maintenance (alimony) One aspect of reaching a financial settlement on divorce is whether one spouse should provide financial support from their income to the other spouse. This is called spousal maintenance or periodical payments or you may be more familiar with the term “alimony”. Spousal maintenance is not an automatic [...]
You may be surprised to learn that there is in fact only one ground for a divorce – the legal test is has your marriage has irretrievably broken down? If you have answered yes to this question, then you will need to provide evidence of the irretrievable breakdown based on one of the following 5 [...]
You may be unaware that obtaining a divorce does not automatically cut the financial ties between you and your ex spouse and you will still remain financially linked together. Any agreement or financial settlement you reach to resolve the finances aspects of your divorce should be recorded in a document called a ‘Consent Order’. The consent order may include a ‘Clean [...]
Following a relationship breakdown issues may arise regarding arrangements for your children. One of the main questions may be which parent should the child live with and how often will they see the other parent. The terminology ‘contact’ and ‘residence’ might sound familiar to you however; from 22nd April 2014 these orders have been replaced with Child [...]
Once divorce proceedings have been started the next step for many is to reach an agreement on their finances. The information below will provide you with a quick guide to the available options to you when reaching a financial settlement. One of the most cost effective ways to reach an agreement on the finances is [...]
Here at CSL Law we often get asked about prenuptial agreements and whether they are recognised under English law. This is a hot topic at the moment and is a fast developing area law in England and Wales. Of course to some people the idea of having a prenuptial agreement may be an unromantic idea, [...]
