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A Hollywood battle for Child Custody

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers July 4, 2013 Law

There are reports this week that Gossip Girl actress Kelly Rutherford is to file for bankruptcy after spending everything she has on the international custody battle with her German ex-partner over where their 2 children will live, and what contact each should have. The case has been described in numerous sources as “Hollywood’s Ugliest Custody […]

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Court Fees Increase 2013 – Family Proceedings | Slater & Gordon Lawyers

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers June 17, 2013 Law

There is more bad news for people who may soon become involved in family law disputes as court fees are set to rise as from 1st July. Before any court proceedings can be started, including Divorce, financial proceedings or children proceedings a court fee must be paid up front, unless the person issuing the proceedings […]

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Child maintenance payments – do you know where you stand?

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers June 7, 2013 Law

As most people will be aware, payment of child maintenance is considered to be an absolute obligation on non-resident parents, regardless of the respective finances of the 2 parents. Payment would still be enforced even when, for example, this would mean an unemployed parent paying their multi-millionaire ex-partner. As a result, paying parents who feel […]

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Family Trainee Solicitor Charlotte Brinsley discusses Surrogacy Law

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers June 7, 2013 Law

The never ending troubles of Coronation Street are currently dominated with the battle between Tina and Izzy as they fight it out for the rights to baby Jake. Bar maid, Tina, agreed to act as a surrogate mother for Izzy and Gary who couldn’t have a baby themselves. After Tina gave birth prematurely to baby […]

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Forced Marriages – do you know where you stand?

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers May 31, 2013 Law

There are many instances where a marriage can be voidable (set aside) or ‘void’ where the marriage is treated as though it has never taken place. Examples include non-consummation of marriage, due to either inability or wilful refusal. There are other reasons relating to unawareness that the bride is already pregnant or that one party […]

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Family Law Solicitor Ed Kitchen comments on Cohabiting Couples with Children

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers May 23, 2013 Law

The Daily Mail has today reported the findings of a study carried out by the Marriage Foundation which concludes that there is a much greater chance of parents staying together whilst their children are young if those parents are married, rather than simply living together. Apparently, among the parents of 15 year old children who […]

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I am looking to divorce my spouse but I am worried about my children, how can I ensure that they are catered for in the divorce?

by ContactLaw November 30, 2011 Divorce

Ensuring that your children remain catered for even after a divorce is handled by the Child Support Agency (CSA). At the time of the petition for divorce, you and your spouse have to agree as to the arrangements for the children. It should be noted that if agreement is not reached it will not prevent […]

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