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Family Law Solicitor outlines the importance of Family Law Orders

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers October 14, 2013 Law

Few people associate Family Law proceedings with prison sentences, but it is important to remember that Family Law courts take compliance with orders seriously, and can and do impose custodial sentences in cases of persistent  or serious breach. There has, for many years, been a concern that some Family orders lack “teeth” in the event […]

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Finances and Assets on Separation – How best to divide them

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers October 8, 2013 Law

As a family lawyer, I am often approached by a client whom has reached an agreement with their spouse in relation to the division of capital and pensions. However there are a few minor issues which are not agreed. These can range from whom retains the antique furniture, the time share or the family pet. […]

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Family Law Solicitor asks – Pre-Nup for Sarah Ferguson & Prince Andrew?

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers October 2, 2013 Law

According to recent reports The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson has indicated that re-marriage may be on the horizon for her and Prince Andrew. They have been the subject of much talk in the press since their Divorce was finalised in 1996. It has been reported that the royal couple maintained good relations following their […]

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Family Law Solicitor on our revealing marriage survey results

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers October 1, 2013 Law

The family team at Slater & Gordon have recently carried out some market research which has revealed that couples find the fifth year of marriage the hardest to overcome. Does this put the lie to the fabled “7-year itch”? In fact, the seventh year appears to remain one of the hardest to get through, with […]

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Family Law Solicitor on Parental Responsibility – do you know your rights?

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers September 23, 2013 Law

According to reports, Formula 1 heiress Tamara Ecclestone has made a “super-fast” start in her marriage to former City trader Jay Rutland by announcing she is pregnant with their first child, just weeks after their honeymoon. The parties met nine months ago and married in June during a £3.5 million four-day party on the French […]

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Family Law Solicitor calls for law reform to allow No Fault Divorce

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers September 20, 2013 Law

A recent study has shown that the proportion of Divorcees citing adultery as grounds for divorce has halved over the past 40 years, with unreasonable behaviour now the most common fact to rely on in the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage. So why have many chosen to fall out of love with adultery? Surprisingly, there […]

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Family Law Solicitor dispels myths around Common Law Marriage

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers September 19, 2013 Law

Many of our previous posts on this blog have warned against the myth of “Common Law Marriage” and advised people against the trap of believing they acquire extra rights or protection, simply by living with a partner, even over many years. The problems caused by this common misunderstanding are being highlighted by the Lib Dems […]

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How separated parents can deal with child contact and residency disputes

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers September 17, 2013 Law

People may well have seen reports this week of a case in the Court of Appeal dealing with a Mother’s refusal to allow contact between her son and his father. The reasons were in case the Father fed him meat in breach of his strict vegetarian diet, safety concerns, such as whether the child was […]

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Pre-Nuptial Agreements – do they have a Bale-out clause?

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers September 16, 2013 Law

According to recent reports, professional footballer Gareth Bale has postponed his wedding day as fiancé Emma Rhys-Jones’ dad is held in jail over suspicion of £3 million global fraud. Allegedly, the 48 year old is on remand in a US cell facing 40 charges of fraud and money laundering, forcing the couple to delay their […]

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Divorce and Children – the hidden damage

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers September 5, 2013 Law

Today’s Daily Mail carries an article by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown which deals with the often hidden effects on children of the divorce or separation of their parents. The article mentions a documentary to be shown on BBC2 tonight at 9pm. I suspect that the programme will be difficult to watch but compelling nonetheless. The article comments […]

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