While there is a misconception that cohabiting couples are ‘common law’ spouses, there is no legal recognition of cohabitation in the UK which means that issues can arise if the relationship breaks down. These issues can involve property, finances and personal possessions as well as there being difficulties in the event of someone passing away…
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Child maintenance helps to ensure that both parents contribute towards the financial support of their child. What is child maintenance? Child maintenance is a payment made by one parent to the other parent to support their child. The payment is usually made by the non-resident parent to the parent with whom the child lives most…
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Divorce can be an emotional and stressful experience and one of the most significant issues in a divorce is the division of assets and liabilities, which is known as a financial settlement. In this article, we will explore the legal considerations involved in financial settlements in divorce cases in England. What is a financial settlement?…
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On 6 April 2022, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separations Act came into effect, taking away the requirement of assigning blame within a divorce and allowing couples to apply jointly to begin the process. This change was years in the making, with campaigners calling for reforms to make the process of divorce smoother and more amicable…
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As of 27 February 2023, the legal age of marriage in England and Wales was raised from 16 to 18, with no exceptions. What does this mean? This means that individuals will need to be aged 18 or over to get married, regardless of whether they have parental or guardian consent. The change in the…
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