Guest post by John Reynolds, head of disputes at Avonhurst Reynolds: Progress will be slow I don’t think I ever heard the phrase ‘client service’ while I was at law school (indeed, probably not for several years afterwards). In respect of law firm fees, we were taught that these were based on ‘time cost’, reflecting …
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If you’re concerned about how your divorce may affect your young adults, keep reading. In this article, we’ll address some of the different ways your separation can impact them, and how you can help them through this challenging time. Divorces are never meant to be easy, and sadly they can sometimes have devastating impacts on …
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Some would say parenting is the most challenging, yet rewarding job on earth. I like to say it brings me my greatest joy and my deepest grief. A bit like growing a second heart and wearing it on your sleeve everyday. But what happens in regards to parenting when a couple decides to get divorced? …
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The introduction of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 on 6 April 2022, bringing in the long-awaited “no-fault divorce”, is considered to be one of the most significant reforms of family law in many years. Although not widely commented on, it also potentially signifies an important step for the LGBTQ community. Prior to this …
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Source: Anastasia-Shuraeva/Pexels This post is the fourth in a series about how parents of gray divorce can help their adult children. 1. Honor the parent-adult child relationship. My client Elizabeth (all names changed) sat across from me on the love seat in my office, looking down at Friede, my yellow Labrador therapy dog, lying next …
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What do you mean by judicial separation? When a marriage turns sour there are a few different ways to handle the problem. Before entering a divorce many people decide to separate on a trial basis. This is a good way to resolve any outstanding conflicts and move on with your life. Most couples will enter …
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It is not uncommon for divorce lawyers to be asked if a spouse is entitled to maintain the lifestyle “to which they have become accustomed” during their marriage, once they are divorced. Whilst the law does not state that they are entitled to this, the lifestyle that the couple had whilst they were together, is …
Harrison Drury Solicitors 24 June 2022 Harrison Drury Solicitors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In many divorce cases, the two largest assets are the family home and the parties’ pensions. Pension funds are a shareable asset which can be divided between …
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