Mike Tyson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dennis Rodman Almost Went Broke Owing to Divorce Settlements

Athletes around the world have earned millions of dollars because of their successful sports careers. Along with their athletic earnings, sportsmen also earn enormous sums due to their well-paying endorsements and other businesses. However, there are few athletes who have lost a big chunk of their money because of their divorces.  Boxing great Mike Tyson …

10 things to know about preparing for divorce in England and Wales

Divorce can be an expensive and stressful business. Faith Glasgow looks at 10 ways to prepare for divorce and protect your wealth. Divorce remains a sad fact of modern life. Around a third of UK marriages over the 50 years to 2019 have ended in divorce, according to ONS data analysed by NimbleFins (although there …

The Pros and Cons of No-Fault Divorce Proceedings

No-fault divorce proceedings are when either party ends a marriage without having to apportion blame to the other. There are pros and cons to no-fault divorce proceedings. Some people argue that it makes the process of getting a divorce simpler and less acrimonious.  It can also be quicker and cheaper than assigning blame, as both …

No-fault divorce is finally law – but there is more we can do

It’s been a long time coming, but the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act has finally come into effect. According to the Ministry of Justice, it is “the biggest shake up in divorce law for more than half a century.” It is indeed a seismic shift for family law in England and Wales, and a hugely …

New “no fault” divorce laws in England explained

Family lawyer Teresa Davidson welcomes new “no fault” divorce for clients The last time the divorce laws changed in England was almost half a century ago – but from April couples can separate without having to apportion blame. At last this means couples who have decided to divorce can spend their time and money on …

First-step analysis: litigation proceedings in United Kingdom

Litigation proceedings Pre-action steps What pre-action steps are required or advised before bringing legal action? (For example, is pre-action mediation mandatory in your jurisdiction?) The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) sets out what steps parties should take before commencing litigation, including specific pre-action protocols for certain claims (ie, defamation). There is no specific pre-action protocol for …