As Sunday 6th April 2025 marked the third anniversary of the implementation of the No Fault divorce regime in England and Wales, family lawyers are reflecting on its impact – both positive and unintended. The landmark change, introduced in 2022, was designed to remove the element of blame from divorce proceedings, simplifying the process and reducing conflict between separating couples. In the three years since its inception, legal professionals have witnessed both progress and growing pains as society adapts to this new legal landscape. James Grigg, partner and head of family law at HCR Law, notes that while the reform […]

Recent psychological research reveals that “in sickness and in health” is the most common vow broken in middle aged marriages. Here’s how, according to the study. “… To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health …” These vows can be traced back to the medieval church of England, around the year 1549. While they’ve taken on hundreds of different forms and alterations in the years since, their message has remained the same: a promise of faithfulness, cherishment and commitment. However, according to February 2025 research from […]

Women see their income cut in half in the year following divorce, according to new research from savings, protection and retirement provider L&G. In comparison, men’s incomes fall by just 30% over the same period. Women face greater financial struggles post-divorce The new findings, which come on the third anniversary of the introduction of no-fault divorces which made divorce easier for UK couples, highlight the financial vulnerability that many women face after a marital breakdown, as well as the longer-term impact on retirement. One in four women (24%) struggle financially after their split, compared to just 16% of men. Additionally, […]

Imagine finding yourself in the intricate world of civil litigation, where stakes are high, stories are gripping, and outcomes have a huge impact. Rather than learning through a textbook, you listen to candid, engaging conversations from two seasoned lawyers who passionately practice law. Welcome to Civil Banter, the new podcast by Hamish Mills-McEwan and Stanford Cummings from Nelligan Law, a deep dive into the realm of civil law mixed with a healthy dose of real-life anecdotes. self Understanding General Damages Through Civil Banter One of the focal points of this first episode is general damages in civil litigation. General damages […]

Turns out, it’s not just his films that make headlines for being quite expensive – his divorce does too! Steven Spielberg is one of those Hollywood celebrities who made headlines during his divorce from his ex-wife Amy Irving, thanks to the monetary aspect of it. The ace American filmmaker had the most expensive celebrity divorce of his time when he handed over $100 million of his fortune after splitting from his former spouse, Amy Irving, in 1989. Read on to know more. Prenup on a napkin: Talk about spontaneous and nonchalant! Steven Spielberg reportedly attempted to use a prenup written […]

It was in July 2022, Christine and Paddy announced that they were calling it quits on their 15-year relationship Christine McGuinness has made an honest admission about her divorce from Paddy as she revealed there was an ‘unforgivable’ cause for the split. Christine and Bolton-born star Paddy met in 2007 when she was modelling at the Liverpool Tennis Tournament. Paddy later popped the question over Christmas in 2009 and they tied the knot in 2011 at the Thornton Manor Estate, where Paddy’s close pal and comedian Peter Kay was among the 200 guests But it was in July 2022, Christine […]