divorce

Separation doesn’t have to be permanent to involve a Family Lawyer

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers August 29, 2013 Law

Most celebrity commentaries today feature the News that one of Hollywood’s golden couples, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, have announced a separation or “break” from their 13-year marriage whilst they struggle to deal with various difficulties which have arisen in their relationship. It is not uncommon for couples to have a trial Separation, prior to […]

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Common marital regime in Spanish Law

by David Lorenzo August 28, 2013 Divorce

In the common marital regime in Spanish Law the husband and wife gains or profits from any of them, will be allocated by half to dissolve. The common marital regime will begin at the time of the marriage or subsequently agreed upon at the time of capitulation. Common goods are: Those obtained by the work […]

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The advantages of a Fixed-Fee Divorce

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers August 20, 2013 Law

The money-saving website Love Money has today released an article detailing the 10 most expensive cities in England for a divorce, looking at average hourly rates and overall costs of a divorce. The article is based on research carried out by Divorce Depot, which apparently reviewed 20 cases in each city, to look at averages. […]

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How to divorce your dragon – the continuing saga

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers August 16, 2013 Law

The apparently deteriorating relationship between Duncan Bannatyne and his ex-wife Joanne returned to the news today. An article in the Daily Express reports that a poster for Joanne’s new gym has been put up just across the road from Mr Bannatyne’s office in Darlington. As is well known, Mr Bannatyne runs a string of fitness […]

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The number of MPs splitting from their spouses is rising

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers August 13, 2013 Law

According to reports, one in six of the most recently elected Tory MPs has separated from spouses and partners; prompting calls to reform Westminster’s working culture. The latest Conservative MP to announce his Separation from his wife of 15 years is Mark Pritchard who, according to reports, separated in April 2013 and is said to […]

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The rise of the Silver Divorce

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers August 12, 2013 Law

It has been reported that there has been a significant increase in the number of over-sixties divorcing their partners after years of marriage. “Silver Splitter” divorces are rising at a time when the overall number of marriage failures is in decline. Unlike other age groups where women are more likely to petition for divorce, among […]

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Duncan Bannatyne’s acrimonious divorce, could mediation have helped?

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers August 9, 2013 Law

The Daily Express reported yesterday that relations could not be worse between Dragon’s Den Duncan Bannatyne and his ex-wife, Joanne McCue. This is especially sad as the couple have two young children. Bannatyne says that communication has been through solicitors since the divorce petition landed on his doorstep. It’s fair to say Bannatyne wouldn’t be […]

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Is it truly possible to forgive an affair?

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers August 6, 2013 Law

The Mail Online features an interesting article by Helen Sampson which analyses her differing reactions to her husband’s affair over a number of years, before then explaining how, when they eventually did Separate, she dealt with it. As many people know, an affair (or adultery, as it is termed) is one of five possible issues […]

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Sarah Thompson on the importance of keeping a handle on Divorce costs

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers July 26, 2013 Law

The Daily Mail reports today that a couple have run up £860,000 in legal fees between them, arguing over which country should hear their divorce and subsequently deal with the division of the marital assets. The couple, lawyer Aloke Ray and anaesthetist Charoo Sekhri reportedly separated 2 years ago after a 2 year marriage and […]

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5 Key Takeaways from the Florida Alimony Law Debate

by Howard Iken July 16, 2013 Divorce

1. Alimony will be changing – Whether it is this year, next year, or several years after, it is a given that an overhaul will be enacted for alimony in Florida. In the prior decade the alimony statutes received the equivalent of several fresh coats of paint. There was minor tinkering here and there but […]

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