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Jan 2025
Divorce is a challenging time, and resolving financial matters can often add stress. While court proceedings are sometimes necessary, there are alternative methods available in England and Wales that can save time, reduce costs, and minimise conflict. In this blog, we explore the primary alternatives to court for financial settlements: mediation, collaborative law, solicitor negotiation,…
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Jan 2025
Defamation of character is a legal concept that addresses harm caused by false statements about an individual or organisation. While the principles behind defamation may seem straightforward, the law itself strikes a delicate balance between two fundamental rights: the right to protect one’s reputation and the right to freedom of expression. What is defamation of…
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Jan 2025
When couples divorce in England and Wales, pensions often represent one of their most valuable assets, sometimes worth even more than the family home. The courts have developed sophisticated approaches to dealing with these complex assets during financial settlements. Here’s a comprehensive look at how the system works. The Legal Framework The courts in England…
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Jan 2025
The phenomenon of January divorces has become so well-established that family lawyers often refer to it as ‘Divorce Month’. Each year, law firms across the country see a significant spike in divorce inquiries and filings as the new year begins. But what drives this annual pattern? The Post-Holiday Divorce Surge The increase in divorce filings…
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Jan 2025
There is a certain amount of misinformation surrounding divorce, the process, financial settlements and the arrangements for children should you separate or divorce. Here we take a look at seven of the most common divorce myths and what the truth of the matter is. 1. One party needs to apply for the divorce, saying why…
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Nov 2024
Do you operate your business from a property you lease? If so, now is your chance to get involved in what will undoubtedly have a big impact on the commercial leasehold market moving forward. How do business tenancies currently function? There are around 50 million businesses in the United Kingdom and the vast majority operate…
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