Whether the UK walks away from the European Union with an agreement or no deal in place, Brexit is sure to change the landscape of family law.
Opposite-sex Civil Partnerships Bill could be made law “within six months”
The Bill seeking to provide opposite-sex couples with the legal right to enter into a civil partnership has completed its passage through the House of Commons.
End of a ‘meal ticket for life’ after Supreme Court rules in Mills v Mills
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a divorced husband stating that he should not have to increase payments to his ex-wife after she mismanaged her finances following their split.
Cohabiting couples should take appropriate steps to protect their hard-earned assets
Unmarried individuals who are living together in the UK need to make sure they have taken appropriate steps to protect their assets in the event of a separation – as such couples have limited legal rights if they decide to split up.
What happens if I want to protect my hard-earned assets before I get married?
Nobody gets married to the person they love expecting things to go wrong. But unfortunately, 42 per cent of marriages in the UK will end in divorce. With this in mind, it is important to ensure that your hard-earned assets are protected in the event of a relationship breakdown.