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How are public pensions divided in divorce?
While pensions are included with other assets and liabilities when dividing finances during divorce, separation or civil partnership dissolution, the way the law deals with public sector pensions makes things...
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How to make divorce easier for your children
Divorce can create anxiety, worry, upset and frustration. It’s difficult enough as an adult to deal with such things, but what must it be like for a child? Our specialist...
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What happens to debts when you divorce?
Sorting out debts when you divorce is as important as separating other assets. Some would even say more important, as unaffordable loan repayments, credit card bills and marks on your...
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What happens in a family mediation meeting?
Not sure what to expect at family mediation? Tom Powles, Head of Family Law at Barcan and Kirby, explains what happens at each stage, so you can enter the process...
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What to consider when separating a farm in divorce
Separating a farm in divorce is not like dividing any other family asset. A farm is often a home, a business, a livelihood, and a legacy all at once. That...
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Post-divorce checklist: what to do after divorce
Divorce proceedings can be stressful and lengthy, and the mental load can be overwhelming. Once you receive your Final Order (formerly known as a decree absolute), you may be wondering...
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What happens to your business in a divorce?
If you own a business and are about to start the process of legally ending your marriage or civil partnership, you may be wondering what happens to your business. If...
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An online divorce can seem appealing, and it might make you think twice about instructing a solicitor. After all, how tricky can it be to manage your own divorce? In...
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During divorce, separation or civil partnership dissolution, individuals can become so focused on the practical aspects, such as finding a solicitor and getting paperwork in order, that they don’t acknowledge...
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Why mediate? The benefits of family mediation
Family mediation can be a positive and effective way to resolve a range of family issues, including child arrangements and finances. Despite this, there are still misconceptions about how mediation...
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How is cryptocurrency divided in divorce?
When dividing finances and assets as part of a separation or divorce, you probably think about the ‘visible’ items, such as the house, car, shared bank account and joint debt,...
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Citizen 2025 | The future of ageing: how the over-65s are breaking every stereotype
In our 2015 Citizen 2025 report, we highlighted the impact a ‘live longer’ culture could have on UK society and beyond. We considered how this might affect our daily lives,...
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