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Commons Women and Equalities Committee calls for reforms to cohabitation law
A group of cross-party MPs is demanding reforms to laws which, they say, leave cohabiting couples with 'inferior' protections to those...
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kellygrigg
- Aug 13
- 1 min
even in 10 divorcing couples don't share pensions
Which?, the consumer organisation, says that of 948 Which? members surveyed by it in May who had divorced since the law changed, 71 per...
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kellygrigg
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Capital Gains Tax: transfers of assets between spouses & civil partners in the process of separation
The Government has published proposals to change the rules that apply to transfers of assets between spouses and civil partners who are...
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kellygrigg
- Jul 29
- 1 min
Domestic abusers barred from cross-examining victims in family and civil courts
From 21 July 2022 victims of domestic abuse can be spared from being cross-examined by their alleged attackers in family and civil courts...
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kellygrigg
- May 27
- 1 min
Parliament debates reform of the Child Maintenance Service
A House of Commons debate on 'Reforming the Child Maintenance Service' was held in Westminster Hall on 19 May 2022. The debate was opened...
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kellygrigg
- May 26
- 1 min
Latest marriage statistics
There were 219,850 marriages in total in England and Wales in 2019, a decrease of 6.4 per cent from 2018. The figures have been released...
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kellygrigg
- May 25
- 1 min
Fact-finding hearings should not be default in abuse cases - McFarlane
The president of the family division has called for fewer fact-finding hearings – revealing that judges and magistrates have been issued...
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kellygrigg
- May 5
- 1 min
Some practical pitfalls with England's new divorce law
From 6 April 2022 England and Wales has a new divorce law, so-called no-fault. It is the most significant divorce law change since 1969....
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kellygrigg
- Apr 21
- 1 min
Will the introduction of no-fault divorce impact financial settlements?
Describe some of the changes to the divorce system Explain how the courts treat divorcing couples Identify the impact behaviour has on...
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kellygrigg
- Mar 31
- 1 min
'Absolute scandal': HMCTS urged to cut £593 divorce fee
Calls are growing for HM Courts & Tribunals Service to slash the £593 divorce fee given the process will be online and quicker under...
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kellygrigg
- Mar 30
- 1 min
Empathy and sensitivity: a new approach for no-fault divorce
No-fault divorce is the biggest shake up in family law for decades and involves a whole new set of procedures....
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kellygrigg
- Mar 17
- 1 min
Innovative solutions to family issues: Co-parenting tools
I've been asked a few times this week from Dads about co-parenting apps, so thought this would be great to share? If you have any...
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kellygrigg
- Mar 13
- 1 min
'Investigative' approach piloted in family courts
A more investigative, problem-solving approach in family proceedings involving domestic abuse or substance misuse allegations is being...
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kellygrigg
- Mar 12
- 1 min
Cafcass trials new process for child arrangements
In partnership with the Ministry of Justice, Cafcass has launched the trial of a new process in Dorset to help separated families to...
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kellygrigg
- Mar 11
- 1 min
Amendments to terminology in standard orders in divorce proceedings
On 02 March 2022 Mr Justice Mostyn, with the authority of the President of the Family Division, announced amendments to several standard...
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kellygrigg
- Mar 10
- 1 min
One month to go before introduction of no-fault divorce.
On 06 April 2022 the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force. Described as 'the biggest reform of divorce laws...
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kellygrigg
- Mar 6
- 1 min
Does Divorce revoke a will?
Watch my VLOG for more details? If you have any queries regarding your will when divorcing, please get in touch....
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kellygrigg
- Mar 5
- 1 min
How much does a divorce cost?
Watch my vlog to find out more. If you want to discuss a divorce, please get in touch on 01872 706050. #divorce #divorcecosts #familylaw
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kellygrigg
- Mar 4
- 1 min
Law Commission welcomes new steps to gather financial data on divorce
The Law Commission has welcomed the publication of a revised version of Form D81 in February 2022. The form is the statement of...
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