No Longer a Coin Toss: Less than Half of Marriages Predicted to End in Divorce in USA

We crave neat numbers for messy truths. Is marriage really a ‘coin toss’? You’ve probably heard the gloomy claim: “Half of all marriages end in divorce.” It’s short, dramatic, and memorable, but it oversimplifies a far more tangled reality. Measuring divorce is harder than it looks. Switch datasets or tweak the metric, and the story …

Divorce case remind professionals of court’s ability to take holistic approach to justice

The divorce of a couple who had accrued £30m in assets over the course of their 25 year marriage reminds professionals of the court’s view of post-separation conduct in any decision on division of assets.   In the case of TF v SF [2025] EWHC 1659 (Fam) a husband (TF, known as H throughout the judgement) and …

CEO caught on Coldplay kiss cam could face £30million divorce bill – as livid wife removes her married name on Facebook

It is the cuddle that could cost upwards of £30million. A couple caught in a cosy embrace at a Coldplay concert when video of them flashed on the venue’s big screen have been revealed to be wealthy computer executive Andy Byron, 50, and his human resources boss Kristin Cabot, 56. They are married. But to …

Insights into cryptocurrency trends in litigation

The recent case of Howells v Newport City Council is a well-reported and somewhat unusual example of issues relating to cryptocurrency arising in the courts. We take a look at the legal issues that arose in this case and examine broader trends in cryptocurrency litigation. Howells v Newport City Council Mr Howells sought to recover …

Court of Session grants permission for Volvo diesel emissions group litigation to proceed

  Paul Bell authorised as representative party despite challenges over competence and funding. Paul Bell authorised as representative party despite challenges over competence and funding. The Scottish Court of Session has authorised a firefighter to act as the representative party in group proceedings against Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Car UK, Lex Autolease and Santander Consumer …

What is a Lifestyle Analysis and Why Do You Need one During Divorce?

When going through a divorce, few financial tools are as important—or as misunderstood—as the lifestyle analysis. At My Divorce Solution, we use this powerful tool to help clients move beyond vague estimates or one-sided financial assumptions, and into the realm of objective, comprehensive financial clarity. Understanding the Lifestyle Analysis A lifestyle analysis is a systematic, data-driven review of what …

Professor who studied love for 40 years and can predict divorce reveals subtle sign of a failing marriage

A leading psychologist known for his expertise in romantic relationships has revealed a major sign that a marriage is facing failure. US-based Dr John Gottman is a marriage and family counsellor and founder of the Gottman Institute, who once conducted one of the largest long-term studies on relationships ever undertaken. As a result of his extensive …

The Most Valuable Asset You Have in Divorce

Think about the most valuable asset you have. If you’re getting divorced, you will probably own half of it. Divorce is a scary time, especially when it comes to your assets. Stock portfolios, annuities, 401Ks, pension plans, cryptocurrency, a second home, airline miles, art and other collectibles are some examples. Then there’s your house. I …

UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work

Bosses in the UK will be banned from using non-disclosure agreements to silence employees who have suffered harassment and discrimination in the workplace as part of the government’s overhaul of workers’ rights. Ministers will on Monday night table amendments to the government’s employment rights bill to prohibit the widespread practice of using legally enforceable NDAs …