Do lawyers actually help? - 19/Aug/2010
To those going through separation or divorce, involving a lawyer may feel like the last thing you want to do but it really can help in cases where matters are very complicated or where feelings are still raw. Having legal representation allows you to step back from the frontline and trust a professional to protect your interests on your behalf. Read more …
Can I hide some assets? - 25/Mar/2010
Although it may be a tempting prospect, deliberately hiding or being misleading about assets you own is never recommended. If the deception is discovered during court proceedings you will be discredited in the eyes of the court, which is likely to proceed on the basis that if you have hidden one asset then you may have hidden others. It is also highly likely that you will be penalised in costs. If the deception is discovered after a settlement has been reached and an order made, the case could be re-opened and the settlement set aside. Again cost penalties are likely. Read more …
Is an amicable divorce possible? - 18/Feb/2010
Everyone is influenced by their emotions but letting your heart rule your head during divorce proceedings could end up costing you both financially and emotionally. Using a solicitor allows you to take a step back from the raw emotion of dealing with divorce. A Resolution accredited solicitor's approach is tailored to obtain the best result for you in the most appropriate way. Problems are discussed and worked around to obtain a fair result for both parties and litigation is always treated as a last resort. Read more …
Duty To Inform and Consult When No Measures Envisaged - 25/Jan/2010
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has recently made an important decision in relation to the Transfer of Undertakings Regulations 2006 (TUPE). Read more …
Can I get a quickie? Divorce, that is. - 20/Jan/2010
Despite what the glamorous world of celebrity may tell us, there's no such thing as a 'quickie divorce'. In the UK a typical divorce will take around six months to complete from the date of issue. Legal procedure together with a busy court system can mean that there are often periods of delay that cannot be avoided. It is worth remembering that if there are other issues to resolve such as finances or children these will also increase the time needed. Read more …
Are there more divorces after Christmas? - 17/Dec/2009
Divorce is a stressful and difficult time in a person’s life. If there are already problems in a marriage then the added pressure of Christmas, when families spend a lot of time together and financial burdens increase, can cause these underlying problems to surface. Read more …
What is a pre-nup and what is a post-nup? - 19/Nov/2009
A pre-nup is an agreement entered into by partners intending to marry and who wish to clearly set out their intentions relating to their assets in the event that the marriage subsequently breaks down. Read more …
Do mothers always get the children? - 09/Nov/2009
In the event that parents are unable to reach agreement as to which parent a child is to live with following the breakdown of a marriage or relationship, the court will always do what is in the best interests of any particular child as the welfare of that child is the court’s paramount concern. Read more …
Lack of guardians will leave abused children at risk - 09/Nov/2009
Lee & Priestley, the Leeds-based law firm, is warning that children risk being left without proper protection as official figures reveal a serious shortage of Children’s Guardians. Read more …
Do assets always get split 50:50? - 13/Oct/2009
An equal distribution of matrimonial assets is generally only the starting point adopted by the court in their redistribution as part of the divorce process. Read more …
