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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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Will my divorce affect my Police pension?
When considering finances as part of a divorce or civil partnership dissolution, pensions are often a valuable asset to be divided. Police pensions are often considered more generous than those...
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How to avoid the remarriage trap
Alongside a divorce or civil partnership dissolution, the separating couple will need to consider how they will divide their finances. This can involve making a separate application to the court...
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Standish v Standish: the landmark judgment that protects pre-marriage wealth
The Supreme Court recently delivered a long-awaited judgment in the case of Standish v Standish. The Court upheld the Court of Appeal’s decision, delivered almost a year ago, that in...
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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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Legal Aid Agency cyber security incident: what you need to know
The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has been managing a cyber security incident, which involves an attack on the Agency’s digital services. These digital services are used by legal aid providers,...
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What is Non-Court Dispute Resolution?
There are many decisions you need to make when considering separation or divorce, such as how you will divide your finances and arrangements for your children. Many couples want to...
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Media reporting now allowed in family courts
The Transparency Project is a pilot scheme that allows journalists to report directly from family courts. It was rolled out in 2023 and has recently been extended across England and...
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Teacher pension delays: a hidden challenge in divorce cases
When dividing finances during divorce, separation or civil partnership dissolution, pensions are factored in alongside other finances such as savings and property. Now, delays in valuing teachers’ pensions are putting...
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