Divorce can be difficult no matter the circumstances but when you run a family business together, there are even more complications. It’s important to consider what are the best options for you and your family business if your marriage comes to an end. There are many compelling reasons for seeking legal advice early when couples make the…
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Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs)
Since the law changed on 22 April 2014, most divorcing and separating couples in England and Wales who want to use the court process to resolve any questions about children or money have to show that they have attended a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) before they can apply for a court order. The…
Child Custody Explained
Although people sometimes refer to “child custody” in that general term, there are actually different types of custody. Physical Custody Physical custody means that a parent has the right to have a child live with him or her. Joint physical custody works best if parents live relatively close to each other, as it lessens the…
Seven Signs You Should Divorce
Knowing when to divorce can be difficult, and it’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. So how do you know if you should proceed? While there’s no magic answer for when to get a divorce, here are seven signs it might be time to take that next step: 1. You or your spouse is…
Why People Divorce: The REAL Reasons
People say that marital issues are due to money, sex or drugs. I would say that all these things could be involved in why a marriage may have strife that could lead to its ending; however, that is not the reason WHY people divorce. There is one main reason why people divorce. It is feeling…
Couples Are Exaggerating Marital Issues
A third of divorcees lie about cheating, a partner’s unreasonable behaviour and length of separation to get their divorce through the courts, a study has found. Thousands of couples exaggerated faults in their marriage to get around outdated divorce laws, figures from law firm Slater and Gordon revealed. Around 14% stretched the truth about adulterous…