Family lawyers have been watching the case of Standish vs Standish unfold for several years, culminating in a Supreme Court hearing that lasted almost two days – 30 April to 1 May 2025. It is firstly important to understand what the law understands property and finances within a marriage to be: are they owned jointly, …
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From 1 October 2024, following a revision to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), the English courts are now clearly empowered to order parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve their disputes, rather than simply encourage this to happen. The change itself is perhaps neither unexpected nor controversial. The real question is what …
ANYONE divorcing needs to make a key pension check or all their savings could end up with their former partner. Many people don’t realise that pension benefits are not usually included in your will. 1 Pensions savings can be worth a big chunk of your wealth It means that if you die before taking a …
SEPARATION and divorce can be among the most stressful experiences a family can face. From worries about money to logistics about who will live where, it can be a worrying time for everyone involved. There might be bad feelings and tensions between parents and their families which children can easily pick up on, causing them …
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Divorce happens to tens of thousands of couples each year in the UK. Yet when parents split up, there is one common mistake that can cause havoc for those with children. According to Georgina McCluskey, solicitor at Ribet Myles, one of the biggest blunders she sees is when parents try to “erase” the other …
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Stewart Burrows, partner and head of dispute resolution and litigation at SAS Daniels discusses various alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to prevent a trial going to court. Although ADR is not currently deemed as mandatory, the court encourages parties to a dispute to attempt settlement by ADR, the advantage being it will save both time …
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Divorce doesn’t just end a relationship — it unravels a long-held identity. In that unraveling lies … More the first real chance to feel, reflect and rebuild. Many men begin engaging with their emotions only after a significant disruption, most commonly divorce. This shift often follows a loss of previously effective coping mechanisms like work …
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