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Judicial Separation – An alternative to Divorce

Judicial Separation – An alternative to Divorce

Here we look at Alan and Bertha, who are married.  For the purposes of this illustration, Alan is Catholic and does not agree with divorce. Q: Alan and Bertha have decided to separate but Alan has strong objections to divorce due to his Catholic beliefs. Is there an...

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School Holidays & Arrangements for Children

School Holidays & Arrangements for Children

As the school holidays approach, arrangements for children may become more complex. Separated parents do not always agree on holiday plans for their children. What can one parent do if they do not agree to the holiday plans of the other parent?Holidays Abroad &...

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Explanation of New No-Fault Divorce Rules

Explanation of New No-Fault Divorce Rules

Explanation of New No-Fault Divorce RulesOn 25 June 2020, The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill received Royal assent and became an Act of Parliament. The new Law will come into effect on 6 April 2022 and promotes no-fault divorce by removing the requirement to...

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The Impact of Coronavirus on the UK Family Courts

The Impact of Coronavirus on the UK Family Courts

The Impact of Coronavirus on the UK Family CourtsThe family court systems, like so many things, have been significantly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. From travel bans to lockdowns, social distancing requirements to legislation reform, the family court...

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