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Information campaign vital as millions in public funding for mediation lies...
The announcement that mediation centres aimed at helping couples to separate without the trauma of going to court are under threat – while the best part of £25 million in public funding to help such...
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Rags to riches: benefits of a clean break divorce
The experience of green energy millionaire Dale Vince whose fortunes rocketed after his divorce is a cautionary tale for men and women who build a successful business after their marriage breakdown. Mr...
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Will divorce the Scottish way herald the way forward for England and Wales?
By Fiona Kendall, partner and a specialist in pre-nuptial agreements and dual qualified in English and Scots law The findings of a four year Law Commission review of how English couples’ finances...
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How prenups can help couples to pick ‘n’ mix their assets
By Peter Jones, partner and founder The gagging order on Katie Price’s soon to be ex-husband Kieran Hayler has catapulted the topic of prenups once again to the forefront of the media agenda....
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Childcare, shopping and holidays ramp up divorce costs
According to research commissioned by insurers Aviva, the average couple who get divorced are hit by a total bill of around £44,000, a cost which has increased nearly two-thirds in just eight years....
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Will pension reforms ease the burden for silver separators?
As new laws allow the over 55s to take cash from their pension pots, research reveals that divorced people retiring this year will be financially worse off than their married peers. According to a new...
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The financial cost of international divorce – key questions answered
By Andrew Fox, barrister Increasing global mobility, which has broken down cultural and geographical barriers, has also led to an increase in the number of international family law and divorce...
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Post-nups – how they work, who needs one – and what they cost
By Sarah Dickinson, senior solicitor at Jones Myers Jones Myers LLP has been featured on the financial website This is Money which highlights how couples are signing post-nup agreements after marriage....
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Why the Court of Appeal was right to award Enas Aly the family’s entire £550k...
By Peter Jones, founder and partner The Court of Appeal’s decision to order 46 year old anaesthetist, Dr Essam Aly, to pay his ex-wife Enas every penny of the family’s entire £550k estate has been...
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Divorce and the downside of procrastination
By Peter Jones, founder Any responsible family lawyer will always advise clients seeking a divorce to think very carefully before taking any action. They will stress the importance of couples openly...
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Why a post-nup proved just the job for the ‘working girl’ and her ex
By Peter Jones, founder The ending of another celebrity marriage has again signalled the importance and value of a post-nuptial agreement if you wish to avoid future uncertainty about sorting out...
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Steps to ensure your business holds up – not folds up – through divorce
The trauma of divorce, which impacts on separating couples, their children, and their wider family and friends, can be further exacerbated when a business is involved. Many business owners with failed...
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Why representing yourself in court could be financially and emotionally costly
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of litigants in person – those representing themselves in divorce court hearings – to decide children’s best interests. This is because litigants are...
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Rover’s Return landlords head for break up: how to safeguard a family business
One of Coronation Street’s explosive upcoming storylines is rumoured to have Rover’s Return landlords, Steve McDonald and Michelle Connor heading for divorce following tragic domestic upheavals and...
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Energy trader’s divorce reignites debate over fair settlements
The case of a successful energy trader – who is appealing against a High Court decision to award almost half of her £7 million fortune to her adulterous ex-husband – is sparking concerns among...
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Undergoing divorce? – How to emerge with a smile
If you’re going through a painful parting, the concept of a happy and successful divorce may appear beyond the realms of possibility when you feel that your world is collapsing around you. While the...
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Steps to take if your ex won’t provide details of the Cash Equivalent...
Our latest guest blog on The Divorce Magazine asks what you need to do if your ex won’t provide details of the Cash Equivalent Transfer Value of a pension. When it comes to divorce, pensions are...
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More child maintenance loopholes reinforce why family courts should rule on...
By Peter Jones, founder A new report has prompted fresh concerns about the systems that are supposed to ensure children receive maintenance payments they are entitled to. Family law charity,...
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A formula for cohabiting couples to protect their finances
By Peter Jones, founder Cohabiting couples are calling for a change in the law to give them the same rights as married couples. The findings of the latest in a series of surveys reinforce a lack of...
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We’re marking further expansion with a new office in Harrogate
Milestone expansion: our new office will be based at Windsor House. Having worked with divorcing and separating couples for many years, as a firm we understand that it is no cliché to describe the...
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