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We are getting divorced and have no assets. Is there any point in getting a financial order?

The short answer to this question is yes.  While there is no absolute legal obligation to deal with the financial aspects of the divorce if you don’t do so there is a real risk that that decision could come back to haunt you at a later date. ...

Enforcing a Child Arrangements Order

Divorced and separated couples will often find difficulty in reaching agreement about the care arrangements for their children after divorce/separation. In these scenarios, many parents will apply to the court for what is known as a child arrangements order....

My spouse owns our family home in their sole name. How can I protect my interest?

In numerous married households, it's quite common to find the family home owned in the sole name of one spouse. This can be either the husband or the wife. While this arrangement may work smoothly during happy times, it can become a cause for concern in...

How do I start divorce proceedings?

You are able to issue a  Divorce  Petition for dissolution of your marriage provided you have been married for at least 12 months. You will need your marriage certificate and also your spouse’s contact details. The court fee is currently...

Key considerations when incorporating a UK company

Incorporating a company in England and Wales involves various considerations, including understanding the required documentation, obtaining a company registration number, selecting the registered office, appointing directors and issuing shares. In this blog...

Can I get maintenance from my husband or wife on divorce?

The court during financial proceedings have the power to order maintenance which is also known as ” Periodical payments ” or “ spousal maintenance ”) based upon “needs” in the event of  divorce  or  civil...

What to expect at an FHDRA Court Hearing - Perspective of a Trainee Solicitor

‘FHDRA’ stands for First Hearing and Dispute Resolution Appointment. For many people having to undergo one of these hearings, it can be an intimidating experience and not one that’s often made by choice. Despite having studied law for four...

We've been married for less than a year- can we get divorced?

In order to start divorce proceedings, the court requires the parties to have been married for at least a year. There are exceptional circumstances where marriages can be deemed either void or voidable but these are likely to be extremely rare. If needed,...

Board resolutions and shareholder resolutions

The remit of decision making for the board of directors of a company and the company’s shareholders is different – albeit for many smaller companies the shareholders and directors may be one and the same. The board of directors: guiding the...

Will my partner inherit everything when I die? A new change in the law does not dispel misconceptions about dying without a Will.

A change in the law gives spouses and civil partners more money when an individual dies without a will, but many misconceptions about who inherits remain.   When someone passes away in England and Wales without leaving a Will, they are deemed to...
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