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Will I have to pay my ex maintenance if we divorce?

WILL I HAVE TO PAY MY EX MAINTENANCE IF WE DIVORCE? When a couple divorce there are often three elements to their financial settlement. Firstly, the division of capital assets,…

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The true impact of the no-fault divorce reform

Amanda McAlister, Managing Partner of McAlister Family Law Going through a divorce is a stressful time for anyone, but for business leaders or couples in business, there is often more…

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McAlister Family Law, reduces divorce fee ahead of the incoming ‘no-fault divorce’ reform

Alderley Edge legal practice, McAlister Family Law, reduces divorce fee ahead of the incoming ‘no-fault divorce’ reform Alderley Edge-based legal practice, McAlister Family Law, has significantly reduced its fixed divorce…

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In a child’s best interests: to jab or not to jab…?

In a child’s best interests: to jab or not to jab…? Thanks to our fantastic partner law firm, McAlister Family Law, for this interesting Blog dealing with just one of…

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When divorcing spouses are in business together – who keeps the business?

It is not uncommon for couples to be in business together. Sometimes they are equal partners in the business, both often bringing different skills, for example one an expert in…

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Do I need my ex’s permission to take my children on holiday?

If you are separated from your child’s other parent, going on holiday can bring issues which need to be addressed with your ex-partner prior to any trip away. Associate Therasa…

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Moving in Together – What You Need to Know

When a couple decide they want to live together, what do they need to know? Continuing their blog series on relationships, partner Fiona Wood takes a look at cohabitation agreements….

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To what extent is an affair taken into account when dividing assets on divorce?

Not too long ago,  Matt Hancock resigned as health secretary over an affair with his aide Gina Coladangelo,which was played out in the full glare of the media. It is understood…

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Separated parents and international travel during Covid restrictions

From 17 May, the ‘Stay in the UK’ regulation ceased and international travel was allowed to restart, albeit governed by a new traffic light system.  Some parents may now want…

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Surrogacy: what does it involve, and what are your rights?

If you’re a reader of The Times, you may be familiar with the column Surrogacy and me: one woman’s journey towards motherhood.  The author, Sophie Beresiner, discusses her struggle to have…

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How do I get a divorce?

The procedure for obtaining a divorce under the divorce law of England and Wales follows a particular set of steps, with various documents completed and filed at Court. Please bear…

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Can I force my ex to pay school fees?

“The court has the power to make a school fees order as part of the financial settlement on divorce. If parents are not married, or your divorce settlement did not…

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Parental Alienation: what can you do about it?

While there is no single definition of Parental Alienation, according to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS), it is recognised as being when a child’s resistance…

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