However, the wife later claimed that the husband had gone back on their arrangement and she took him to court to claim damages. The husband stated in his defence that his poor mental health meant he did not fully understand the arrangement and the impact that it would have. He also argued that he signed …
Continue reading “Divorce? You may regret it if you don’t ask for legal advice”
A woman’s professional success may come at the cost of her marriage, according to a new study. Swedish researchers Olle Folke and Johanna Rickne found that when women got promoted to the top job in their field, it doubled their chances of a divorce. The same was not true for men being promoted. Married women …
Continue reading “Study: A top promotion can double a woman’s chance of divorce”
Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra: Privacy Policy (Updated: October 8, 2015): hide JD Supra provides users with access to its legal industry publishing services (the “Service”) through its website (the “Website”) as well as through other sources. Our policies …
Continue reading “Ethical Issues in Litigation Discovery: Managing Risks, Costs, and Data”
How a custody lawyer can help Custody arrangements can have long-lasting effects. Even if you’re on good terms with the other parent, it’s wise to have a lawyer look over your plan to ensure there aren’t any problems. You should always have a lawyer if your case is contested. What are child custody decisions based …
Inappropriate fees The CMA has highlighted several areas where the common practice is to continue charging the full care fees for a month or more after a resident has died. It’s often at this point that families will try to deal with matters themselves. In the cases where a solicitor is involved with the probate, …
Continue reading “Considerations for care homes on the charging of fees after death”
The Lawyer Litigation Tracker 2017 reveals a ground-breaking year for the English courts, with landmark judgments reached in a number of areas of law that have set precedents and reformulated long-standing legal principles. However, it was also a year in which fewer cases went all the way to judgment. Some 2,412 judgments were tracked by …
Continue reading “Litigation Tracker: banking and finance cases reign supreme, report reveals”
Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra: Privacy Policy (Updated: October 8, 2015): hide JD Supra provides users with access to its legal industry publishing services (the “Service”) through its website (the “Website”) as well as through other sources. Our policies …
Litigation regarding the 24th Street widening project is moving forward after attempts to settle proved unsuccessful. Months of mandatory negotiations between the City of Bakersfield and the Citizens Against the 24th Street Widening Project ended in February after the attorneys representing the group declined the city’s offer to waive payment of $20,000 in court-awarded costs …
Continue reading “Litigation over 24th Street project proceeds after failed settlement negotiations”
Home > News The following Bills which may be of interest to family lawyers are currently proceeding through Parliament. The only government Bill is the Secure Tenancies (Victims of Domestic Abuse) Bill. However, the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill, though a Private Members’ Bill, has government support. Child Maintenance (Assessment of Parents’ …
Continue reading “Family Law Bills before Parliament: an update”
A 46-year-old man who accused that his wife did not treat him and his family well, filed a divorce petition. (PTI) A 46-year-old man who accused that his wife did not treat him and his family well, filed a divorce petition. However, his petition was turned down by Bombay High Court on Friday upholding the …