separation

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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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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Why a Deed of Trust is crucial for young couples starting on the housing ladder

by EdwardHandsandLewis April 25, 2013 Conveyancing

With the Government’s new initiatives on helping young couples start on the housing ladder, and the trend towards sharing the cost of mortgages with family or partners, it is becoming increasingly important to document what should happen if it all goes wrong.   Did one partner provide the deposit, if so should they get that […]

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Determining the Best Interests of Children in Custody Cases

by RyanD September 11, 2012 Divorce

When deciding custody agreements, the standard that is—or should be—used is “the best interests of the child”. Included in the decision of best interests, certain factors are considered and defined by the California Family Code. Sole Custody vs. Joint Custody There are six basic ways that the court may order custody; exclusive sole custody, legal […]

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