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Online Vs Traditional Mediation

Following the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, most organisations had to adapt to remote ways of working, and mediation was no exception. In what was always a traditional face-to -face medium, in person attendance was impossible through social distancing.

The on-line process has been widely adopted since but it is perhaps worthwhile considering what would work best for you. Most agree both remote and in-person can achieve equally good outcomes allowing ...

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The New Divorce Process

New Divorce Law

New Divorce Law Came into force on the 6th April 2022. No Fault Divorce makes it Simpler and Less Traumatic for Couples to Separate. No Fault Divorce means no blame is apportioned. Parties simply provide a statement saying the marriage has broken down without having to evidence "unreasonable behaviour".

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Will Sporting Genius Help Ryan Giggs Score in Divorce?

Privacy and Financial Remedy Proceedings in Divorce?

Ryan Giggs, born in Cardiff and Manchester United legend has prominently been in the news with speculation about how his reputed £40 million fortune will be divided following on from the breakdown in his marriage.

The Decree Nisi in the divorce proceedings was formally pronounced on the 11th of August 2017 between Giggs and his wife Stacey. They were married in September 2007 ...

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Britain’s Most Expensive Divorce

The wife of a Russian oligarch was awarded £453 million on the 11th May 2017 in what is thought to be the biggest ever divorce settlement.

The pay-out was from a 61 year old oil tycoon amounting to just over 41% of his estimated wealth of 1.1 billion.

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“Instant Divorce” Rising Among Muslims

The Triple Talaq.

A divorce practice which is banned in Pakistan, may shortly be outlawed in India, but is believed to be very common among Muslims in the UK, has recently prompted concern amongst Islamic scholars.

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Divorce Ruling Ends Era of Equal Division

    New Departure from Equal Sharing in Divorce.

Couples who divorce after short marriages with no children cannot expect an equal share of marital assets following on from a ruling by Senior Judges in June.

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Is marriage going out of fashion?

Figures released on the 5th November 2015, show that cohabiting couples continue to the fastest growing family type in the UK in 2015.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), have provided a Report showing that cohabiting couples in the UK have now reached 3.2 million. This in fact, represents an increase of nearly 30% between 2005 and 2015.

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Impact of dishonesty and/or non-disclosure in divorce cases – important ruling by the supreme court

The Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the appeals of two ex-wives in the landmark cases of Sharland v Sharland and Gohil v Gohil.

In these two cases, the Supreme Court has made it clear that there will be zero tolerance for non-disclosure or indeed, dishonesty in financial proceedings arising from the breakdown of the marriage. In both of these cases, the former wives were seeking to have their divorce settlement ...

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Score at mediation – rejecting the culture of winners and losers

Sporting events such as the recent Rugby World Cup captivated millions. Whether they watch on TV screens or for those lucky enough to have tickets in stadiums, the prospect of glory can be truly hypnotising.

Major sporting tournaments have existed for generations, but now fuelled by 24 hour news and media, today’s hype surrounding speculation of “who will win” is unprecedented. It can be strengthened by omnipresent betting websites adverts,

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