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Does UK law ensure a fair division of assets in divorce?
A law firm responds to a recent call by a family law expert and peer for an end to the idea that women deserve half of their husband’s wealth on divorce
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Divorce and your parental rights
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Prenups – know your rights before tying the knot
Is marriage on the cards? If you have already been through one divorce or separation you know that relationship breakdown can happen even with the best of intentions. So it is not unduly cynical to consider a prenuptial agreement, especially when you have assets lined up for your children.
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The Living Together Agreement
A Living Together Agreement is a way of reducing the risk for unmarried, cohabiting couples should things go wrong
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Material girl paves way for collaborative family law
Madonna and Guy Ritchie find a way to divorce without acrimony
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First Person –
archiveA dad’s journey through the family courts
How your spouse becomes ‘the other side’ and how to survive the fallout ...
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Understanding the law: Residence Orders
If you are going through divorce, the most important issue must be the living arrangements of your children. A lawyer explains the process
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Grandparents’ rights ... to see their grandchildren
Don’t let your grown-up children’s disputes get in the way of your relationship with your grandchildren
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Special Feature –
archiveMarriage second time around? Remove the soft focus filter
It’s wonderful when you find that special person (mark 2) that you want to spend the rest of your life with. But, however romantic it may be, don’t forget that you are older and wiser and you need to face up to reality
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How to choose a lawyer
OneUp’s tips on how to find the right professional for your circumstances
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The plight of the (reluctantly) absent father
When it comes to the causes for the ills of society, politicians are keen to point the finger at someone other than themselves. So-called ‘absent fathers’ are usually among the first in the firing line ...
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Getting away from it all – but can the children come too?
Do you need permission to take your children on holiday? Vicky McLynn of Pannone LLP explores
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Child abduction
Within family law, the majority of child abduction cases are carried out by one parent with no suggestion of violence or force. Helen Habershon looks at how it can be prevented and what to do if it happens
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Winners and losers? The Miller & McFarlane cases
David Thompson looks at whether some high profile divorce cases involving large amounts of money and whether the new rulings that followed from them have any relevance to divorcing couples on average incomes
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The right to see your children: the new Children and Adoption Bill
Simon Musannif looks at the new Children and Adoption Bill and how it will affect contact orders
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Collaborative law – the no-fault divorce
Can you have a divorce without tears? Probably not, but collaborative law is a way of minimising the damage, giving you some control and avoiding the court process.
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