Fewer people considered divorce during lockdown but there are hotspots

Online searches for divorce-related terms fell dramatically during lockdown – with a 55 per cent drop in people searching for how to file for a divorce in the UK between March and July this year. Analysis by legal experts Beecham Peacock has looked out divorce trends between last September and this September – focussing on …

'Divorce boom' forecast as lockdown sees advice queries rise

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A law firm says it expects a post-lockdown “divorce boom” due to stresses on couples during the pandemic The coronavirus pandemic is creating an “enormous strain” on relationships, an advice charity has warned, with family lawyers predicting a “post-lockdown divorce boom”. Citizens Advice said divorce guidance searches had risen …

Rishi Sunak eyes tax breaks for businesses

Rishi Sunak is mulling over multi-billion pound tax cuts for UK businesses that invest in property, plant and equipment in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The plans involve giving companies tax breaks on capital investments, such as machinery, in an attempt to stimulate economic activity and boost the government’s “levelling up” agenda. Read more: …

Crown court backlog increased by more than 7,000 in first stage of coronavirus pandemic

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The backlog of crown court cases increased by more than 7,000 during the first five months of the coronavirus pandemic, new figures have revealed. According to data up to August 23, there are 46,467 serious criminal cases in the …

Joe Swash says court case with his ex over their son was 'best money he ever spent'

Joe Swash has opened up about a court battle with his ex over their son – describing it as the “best money I’ve ever spent.” The EastEnders and I’m A Celeb star dated Emma Sophocleous between 2005 and 2008, and the two were even set to tie the knot. But they called it quits after …

How to Keep Good Boundaries with Your Ex after Divorce

What are boundaries? Dr. Henry Cloud, an author of the book Boundaries, says, “Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where I end and someone else begins, leading me to a sense of ownership. Knowing what I am to own and take responsibility for gives …

55 Things I’ve Learned About Life and Love After Divorce

Today I am 55 years old. Yep, double nickels. Not sure how that even happened. I feel so much younger than 55! The thing is, as I reflect on the past year, there have been wonderful, amazing days and weeks, but I’ve had some real challenges this year, as well, health wise mostly. That said, …

US divorce rates skyrocket amid COVID-19 pandemic

US divorce rates spike amid the coronavirus pandemic The U.S. has seen a sharp rise in the number of couples interested in, or filing for divorce since the coronavirus outbreak began in March. According to a new report, the combination of stress, unemployment, financial strain, and a number of other factors caused by the pandemic …

Four-fifths of Londoners want to get back to the office

More than four-fifths of Londoners want to get back to working from the office, the highest such proportion in the UK, City A.M. can reveal. According to new statistics from IT provider Atlas Cloud, residents of the capital are the keenest in the country to get back to office life, above an average of 74 …

Significant Legal Win for “David” Canadian Corp in London Court – Litigation Finance Journal

Global Energy Horizons Corp (GEHC) an alternative energy corporation headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada has won a significant Judgment against The Winros Partnership (formerly Rosenblatt Solicitors) a City of London based law firm. GEHC’s claims are related to the legality and enforceability of three Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs) alongside several misconduct allegations against Rosenblatt. A CFA  is a contingency …