Psychologist names the number one predictor of divorce: ‘It is 93.6 per cent accurate every time’

By SHANIA OBRIEN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:42, 23 April 2025 | Updated: 02:42, 23 April 2025 A leading psychologist has revealed the four toxic behaviours that can destroy a relationship – and one small facial expression that could be a clear predictor of divorce. Dr John Gottman, a marriage and family counsellor and …

Cheshire firm enters administration amid claims sector turmoil

Another claims firm in the north west has gone under after ramping up its work in progress in the past year. Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors Limited appointed administrators earlier this month, according to Companies House records. But the firm is understood to still be in operation as a different entity. NJS Law Limited was incorporated in …

Divorce expert warns couples who get married abroad could face lengthy delays if they split

James Brien warns losing paperwork can delay divorce proceedings. Couples who get divorced after tying the knot on a sandy beach in a far-flung location could face ‘difficult delays’ if important paperwork has been mislaid. Destination weddings can be exciting and romantic and there are savings to be made by going overseas. With the average …

‘Divorced, not defeated’: HR professional’s inspiring LinkedIn post on ‘learning & growing’ post divorce goes viral

A heartfelt post by a Delhi-based woman has gone viral on LinkedIn, sparking widespread admiration and conversations about strength, identity, and acceptance after divorce. Gargi Kalra, an HR professional, shared her personal journey following her separation—choosing to reframe her experience not with shame, but with resilience. Her powerful declaration, “Divorced, not defeated,” has since become …

One in ten still have their ex as a beneficiary – here’s what to check after a divorce

Research from L&G has revealed that many people are forgetting to update key financial information following a divorce, which could have serious implications for their families’ financial futures. One in ten people who have divorced (over 815,000 – 10%1) have forgotten to remove their former spouse as the beneficiary of their life insurance policy meaning, …

A CFO’s guide to IP litigation, inspired by UGG’s trademark battle

Listen to the article 9 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. For finance teams, there are lessons to be learned that often happen in adjacent industries or professional disciplines. In the legal world, the outcome of the global intellectual property battle for the term “ugg” is one that …

Pros and Cons of Arbitration vs. Litigation

In the realm of dispute resolution, arbitration clauses play a pivotal role in determining how conflicts are managed and resolved. Recently, Sohrab Daneshku, Managing Associate, and Nicola Thompson, Senior Knowledge Lawyer in our Dispute Resolution team, delivered a presentation on the nuances of arbitration clauses. Here, we distil some key points on the pros and …

Dividing complex wealth in high-net-worth divorce

Involving a bitcoin fortune, complex business structures, the London Lionesses football club, and overseas tax liabilities arising from the husband’s status as an ‘Accidental American’, the recently reported case of Culligan v Culligan [2025] EWFC 1 typifies the complexities of High Net Worth divorce proceedings. While the couple agreed in principle that their assets should …