Category Archives: Dissolution of Civil Partnerships

Wife’s Death Six Months After Divorce Settlement Triggers Guideline Ruling

Financial settlements reached by divorcing couples are binding – but what if they are based...

Mental Capacity and Divorce – High Court Ends ‘Empty Husk’ Marriage

Only those with the mental capacity to make important decisions for themselves can consent to...

Prolonged wait for reforms on financial provision divorce laws

The Government has recently revealed that Family Lawyers will unfortunately have to wait for up...

Pre-Nuptial Agreement Fails to Draw Venom from Super Big Money Divorce

One laudable aim of most pre-nuptial agreements is to simplify the division of assets should...

Pre-Nuptial Agreement Given Only Partial Effect in Big Money Divorce Case

Couples who enter into a pre-nuptial agreement (PNA) with their eyes wide open can expect...

Divorce – High Court Analysis Impact Of A Spouse’s Death On A Pension Sharing Order

A key question for the Court to consider when a spouse dies shortly after the...

How Much Weight Should be Given to Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements?

In many big money divorce cases, disputes concerning the validity and enforceability of pre- and...

Divorce – There Can Be a High Price for Failing to Negotiate Responsibly

Divorcees who are unwilling to give ground and negotiate responsibly with a view to achieving...

Relationship Ended in Acrimony? A Defamation Claim May Not Be the Answer

The acrimonious end of intimate relationships is sadly often marked by the making of wounding...

Foot-Dragging Divorcee Pays Price for Unnecessary COVID-19 Adjournment

Some divorcees drag their feet in a misguided attempt to put off the hour when...