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Explore what a Clean Break Order is, its benefits in divorce proceedings, and how it can secure financial independence for both parties. We look at the essential details and legal implications.

Gain essential insights into the complex process of dividing joint assets during a divorce, including legal considerations, court orders, and asset protection strategies.

Explore the complexities of financial disclosure in divorce, including the challenge of uncovering digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. What legal strategies are available to ensure a fair settlement and the importance of transparency in the division of digital assets?

Financial settlements between divorcing couples sometimes involve spousal maintenance. But what is spousal maintenance and how does it work?

Co-parenting is a new process of working out family arrangements following a divorce. How does it work and what are the rules?

There is an alternative to divorce as a means to ending a marriage. It is known as a marriage annulment. We explore further, from understanding legal grounds to navigating the court proceedings.

Collaborative divorce has now developed as an alternative to traditional divorce proceedings. How does it work and what are the benefits for those involved?

Digital assets can be worth serious money. If you are going through your divorce and suspect that your spouse is not disclosing digital assets, what steps can be taken to uncover them?

What are the legal differences between cohabitation and marriage? What can cohabiting couples do to protect themselves?

What is family law mediation and how can it help divorcing couples reach an amicable settlement? What are the benefits of mediation? When is mediation inappropriate? 

Is there such a thing as common-law marriage? What rights does someone have against an unmarried partner or former unmarried partner?

It is widely believed that assets in trust cannot be touched in divorce settlements but this is not so. How do the courts deal with trusts and trust assets in divorce cases?.

Many are left in a poor financial situation following a divorce due to pension funds being overlooked as an asset. We look at what options exist for pensions in financial settlements on divorce.

Why post-nuptial agreements were devised and how they are used. What are the effects of entering into a post-nuptial agreement? Read more in our latest article.

The new legislation is the culmination of years of campaigning and lobbying by family lawyers and has changed divorce law significantly. Hence, ‘no fault divorce’.

In a world of off-shore bank accounts, tax havens and a certain straw hat (thanks Panama), we take a look at the options presented during a divorce when dealing with a trust.

It is now increasingly common for couples to have connections to multiple countries over their lifetime. Here we detail how you must establish jurisdiction in England for divorce.

Our trusted divorce lawyers explore the introduction of the No Fault Divorce in the UK are and who can get a divorce. Does this mean the end of the divorce 'blame game'?