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Can a Financial Order Be Set Aside? 4 Legal Grounds for Challenging a Court Order

Once a final order is made by the court in financial remedy proceedings, whether the order was agreed by consent…
1 year ago
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Are Promises Made in Personal Relationships Always Legally Binding?

Paul Wild and Holly Cullen consider a recent case with Christina Haynes and millionaire ex-partner, Mark Austin, which has captured…
1 year ago
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When Does Non-Matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial? Supreme Court Decides Standish v Standish

The Supreme Court has, this morning, delivered its judgment in Standish v Standish, a case that has attracted significant attention…
1 year ago
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Family therapy vs family mediation – what is best for my family?

Paul Wild and Holly Cullen consider options as to what happens when your family is going through any form of…
1 year ago
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Parental Responsibility and Same-Sex Parents: What You Need to Know

For all parents, understanding who has Parental Responsibility (PR) is an important step in securing your child’s legal and emotional…
1 year ago
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What is the difference between civil partnerships and marriage?

In the UK, couples who want to make a legal commitment to one another can choose between marriage and civil…
1 year ago
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“Help! I found out my ex-partner is moving abroad tomorrow with our child”.

Learning that your child’s other parent or guardian intends to move abroad and take your child with them can be…
1 year ago
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Family Law Unwrapped: Cohabitation Agreements – Do You Need One?

In this episode of the Family Law series, we speak to Daniel Piddington, barrister at College Chambers in Southampton regarding…
1 year ago
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Collaborative Law for pre-nuptial agreements

Collaborative law is a legal process that works within family law that enables parties to take a positive decision to…
1 year ago
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What is a Private Financial Dispute Resolution (pFDR) hearing?

You may be concerned that starting a court process to resolve a financial dispute on divorce will lead to endless…
1 year ago
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Exploring Your Options: Out of Court Dispute Resolution for Separation and Divorce

Any form of separation and divorce can be a challenging time, both emotionally and financially, but resolving disputes doesn’t always…
2 years ago
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“What Legal Rights Do You Have as a Cohabitee?”

Moving in with your partner is an exciting milestone, but it’s important to understand the legal differences between cohabitation and…
2 years ago