A High Court judge has ordered a husband to pay £750,000 towards his wife’s legal costs but cautioned against any excessive or disproportionate spending. Deputy High Court Judge Nicholas Allen KC, presiding in SM v BS (Legal Services Payment Order), ruled that while the wife required funding to secure legal representation, she could still be …
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With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it may be that you’re feeling anything but smitten. Relationships aren’t always plain sailing, and it’s hard to admit that you’ve lost the closeness you once had, or you’re stuck in a repetitive rut of arguing and blaming each other. But don’t give up hope. We asked psychologist and …
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Over the years, DC Comics and Superman in particular have had an interesting screen life. Retcons and reinventions are certainly nothing new throughout Warner Bros.’ attempts to bring their iconic characters to life cinematically, though the end results have been wildly mixed. But, now, producer/director James Gunn, along with Peter Safran, one of the lead …
Divorce is undeniably one of life’s most challenging transitions, and men often experience it in ways that may not always be visible. When it comes to men and divorce, we are wired differently than women, usually uniquely expressing pride, strength, and independence. These traits can sometimes make it harder for men to seek help or …
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In this episode of “The Trial Lawyer’s Handbook,” litigation attorney Dan Small explores the importance of rhetoric in courtroom communication. Although rhetoric has been less studied in recent times, it has enabled speakers to enhance the power and persuasiveness of their words since the ancient Greeks. Mr. Small discusses why key devices such as lists, …
The Law Commission’s scoping paper on financial remedies in divorce and civil partnership dissolution, published on 18 December 2024, marks a significant step towards modernising the current legal framework. The existing laws, rooted in the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and mirrored in the Civil Partnership Act 2004, have long been criticised for their discretionary nature, …
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A DIVORCE lawyer has revealed the exact job men go for that means they’re less likely to cheat on their spouse. Kate and Chris who form Simonds Law Group took to social media to share their findings after spending years helping couples navigate divorce. In the clip, Kate revealed that during her time settling …
As couples choose to embark on the journey of marriage, several factors can often contribute to the longevity of their devotion to spending the rest of their lives together. According to a divorce lawyer named Tyler Summers, the best age to get married if you want to avoid divorce is at least 30. Summers, a …
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