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The drafting of joint consent orders given go-ahead

A change in the law will allow the drafting of a Consent Order to be done by one person. Before the change in the law, 2 solicitors each representing their own party were required to negotiate and the...

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New hope for No-Fault Divorce

The government has put the bill for No-Fault divorce back on the table by including it in the supporting documents of the Queens speech. Although not directly featured in the Queens speech, the govern...

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Divorce – Get joint impartial advice?

Getting JOINT impartial advice regarding divorce sounds wrong, doesn't it? Yes, too often in divorce, if one party employs a solicitor, the other party will then employ a more expensive solicitor. Thi...

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Divorced Women not Prepared for Retirement

The courts and England and Wales have long been seen as the place to get a fair divorce for the partner earning much less than their spouse. This is because the English courts want to ensure the weake...

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No-Fault Divorce Bill dropped following the Prorogation of Parliament

When Boris Johnson prorogued the House of Commons, all bills passing through Parliament were automatically dropped. They may never be brought back either. There are currently 12 bills going though Par...

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Waiting for the No-Fault divorce bill will prolong divorce timeframe

The no-fault divorce bill has been well received since its announcement in April 2019. The bill will remove having to blame one party for the failure of the marriage. Just saying the marriage has irre...

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Financial Remedy Order Applications decline again, is the online divorce system to blame?

The ability to divorce online for free (with the exception of court fees) has been available since June 2018, and since that date the number of financial remedy order applications has declined. Are pe...

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Government overcharge the Public £18.4 million in court fees

The Ministry of Justice has admitted overcharging the public by £18.4 million in court fees in their 2017-18 annual report. The majority is from charging the incorrect fees. Depending upon your income...

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Divorce Negotiator advises why you shouldn't lose your Ex!

When a married couple separate, the first reaction is to distance yourself from your Ex, especially when there are no children involved. Many people call them the ‘ex,’ even though they are still marr...