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Jul 2025
Property Rights What are the property rights in home ownership for unmarried couples? In home ownership for unmarried couples, property rights are not automatic. Unmarried partners have no legal right to ownership of each other’s property, regardless of the length of the relationship. Legal ownership is determined by whose name is on the title deeds…
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Jul 2025
Overview Pensions often represent one of the most valuable matrimonial assets in divorce proceedings, sometimes worth more than the family home. Understanding how pensions are treated during divorce in England and Wales is crucial for protecting your financial future. What are the types of pension affected in divorce? State Pension: Basic state pension and additional…
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Jun 2025
What are the property rights in home ownership for unmarried couples? In home ownership for unmarried couples, property rights are not automatic. Unmarried partners have no legal right to ownership of each other’s property, regardless of the length of the relationship. Legal ownership is determined by whose name is on the title deeds or Land…
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Jun 2025
What is Judicial Separation? Judicial separation is a legal procedure that allows married couples to formally separate without ending their marriage. It provides many of the same legal remedies as divorce but does not dissolve the marriage, meaning neither party can remarry. Key facts about judicial separation You remain legally married after obtaining a judicial…
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May 2025
How Collaborative Family Law Works If you are going through a separation or a divorce, the collaborative law process can help you resolve matters effectively without the need for a court hearing. The courts prefer that those going through a divorce or dissolution deal with issues by way of alternative dispute resolution wherever possible. One…
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Apr 2025
What will happen if someone hides their assets during a divorce? In dealing with financial matters in a divorce, the court will require both parties to make a full and frank disclosure of their assets. When one party fails to advise the other of the full extent of their assets or tries to hide details,…
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