Recent data tells us that from 2008 – 2016 divorce rates in the United States declined by approximately 18%. This decline cuts against a decades-long steady increase in the percentage of people getting divorced. Even more interesting is that at a time when divorce has never been so widely accepted, the rates of divorce are …
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The connect between hard times and litigation
You see it every time, yet whenever it happens, it catches people off-guard. Economic sluggishness has a habit of exerting pressure in systems, both professional and personal, as ties come under strain and misunderstandings blow up into the open. Litigation cases spike regardless of the issue, and litigators capitalise on this phenomena. Often, this comes …
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Ant McPartlin ‘told off’ by judge for not turning up to divorce hearing as he ‘walks dog instead’
Ant McPartlin reportedly failed to make his divorce hearing (Picture: Splash News) Ant McPartlin was reportedly told off by a judge after he failed to show up to his own divorce hearing. The 42-year-old is said to have been called out for his absence by Mr Justice Mostyn and allegedly told that he couldn’t use …
Meghan Markle made her first husband sign a ‘pregnancy contract’ so he would pay for a personal trai…
MEGHAN Markle reportedly made her first husband sign a “pregnancy contract” so he would pay for a personal trainer so she could stay in shape if she gave birth. According to reports, the actress was concerned about her appearance so she made Trevor Engelson pay for a nutritionist and nanny if they had kids. Getty …
Unmarried couples entitlements and cohabitation agreements
How do cohabitants rights differ to that of a married couple/civil partnership? On a divorce or dissolution, married couples/civil partners have a right to a fair share of any assets that they own, and the Court will have discretion to consider the circumstances and history of the relationship to make an order which includes, for …
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A Fair Divorce is NOT a Legal Process
Divorce ought to be a process of uncoupling and physical separation with a legal component, among others. October 29, 2018 by Sinta Ebersohn 4 Comments — Divorce should not be an unfair legal process. It ought to be a process of un-coupling and physical separation with among others, a legal component. What happens to us when …
Leaders in Law 2018: Asking Insurers to Pay For Defense of Litigation
Liability insurance can help companies decrease the financial burden of litigation. When an insurer agrees to participate in the defense of litigation there are certain practical points that all insureds should keep in mind to maximize their protection. For example, if a company’s insurer agrees to defend it without any “reservation of right,” meaning that …
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Warning over Civil Liability Bill litigation risk
Dixon: Government doesn’t care about injured people The government will need to fill in the detail of the Civil Liability Bill carefully to avoid a new outbreak of litigation because of claimants trying to “game the system”, a leading defendant law firm has cautioned. However, claimant lawyers have promised to keep fighting over the secondary …
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Expert Insights: What Impacts Will Cybersecurity Have for Business Litigation?
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we have connected with Roger Nebel— an IMS Elite Expert in the cybersecurity industry— to learn more about how cybersecurity is affecting business litigation, and what attorneys should be aware of regarding cybersecurity. IMS: What should attorneys be aware of for cybersecurity in …
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We filed for divorce but what about my share of the pension?
Need to know: Greater pension benefits often accrue in the male’s name. However, there are structures in place to assist spouses with lesser contributions. We filed for divorce but what about my share of the pension? Independent.ie Q: After several years of trial separation, my husband and I, both in our early 50s, have decided …
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