What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit was introduced by the government in 2012 and has already been introduced in many areas. Universal Credit is a new single benefit which will gradually replace most of the means-tested benefits. Universal Credit was introduced in selected Jobcentre Plus areas and even more will be added from May 2015.…
Month: October 2018
What Is Spousal Maintenance?
Spousal maintenance, as with any financial issue arising from divorce, is complex and the ‘rules’ vary enormously from case to case. What is it? Spousal maintenance is income payable by one spouse or former spouse to the other, in their own right and in addition to any child maintenance. It is often one of the…
Things to Ask Your (Potential) Divorce Lawyer
You may be emotional and it is useful to make a checklist of questions. You will be looking to the divorce lawyer to give you specific advice on your case, but it can help you to feel more in control of your situation if you have a basic understanding of the process. If you compare…
Why You Should Sell Your Wedding Ring After Your Divorce
Ready to move forward with your life? One way to get a jump start is to sell your jewellery after divorce proceedings have been finalized. It can be emotionally taxing to even start thinking about parting ways with your rings and other jewellery that you received during your marriage, but once you stop to think…
Why Divorce Rates Rise In January
January is a time for New Year’s resolutions and, while not on the same level as losing weight or changing jobs, breaking up was very popular — so much so that it is referred to in legal circles as Divorce Month and January 8 is highlighted as Divorce Day. That is the day most people…
Princess Tessy of Luxembourg Represents Herself In Divorce Case
Princess Tessy of Luxembourg represented herself at the High Court in London this week, where she put forward her case in an hour-long speech, as she’s fighting over money with her estranged husband. Tessy, who split from ex-husband Prince Louis last year, faced senior barrister James Ewins QC and his legal team, who were representing…