The Court has recently set aside a divorce that the wife did not know about. Her husband had filled out the Acknowledgement of Service for the divorce and falsified her signature on the document. Despite 12 years having passed, the court has ruled that the parties are still married. Click on the link below for further details of the judgement.
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People often believe that when you get divorced and have your Final Order (previously Decree Absolute) you are protected financially. The truth is that matrimonial finances are an entirely separate area of law. Even if you are divorced your ex-spouse could make a financial claim against you at any time in the future, even if you re-marry.
Businesses can be an emotive subject when a relationship breaks down. Often those that have built a business from the ground up or have a business that centres around their particular skill set do not feel they should be forced to sell or share part of what may be a very valuable asset.
Actor, Jason Momoa and his wife Lisa Bonet have announced that they are divorcing and ‘freeing each other’ after nearly 16 years together. Jason wrote on Instagram "The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lives. We free each other - to be who we are learning to become...”
It’s the New Year! For family lawyers everywhere, the typical cliché rings true that this is the busiest time of year, as couples inevitably re-evaluate their relationships over the festive break and, in some cases, take the decision to separate. There are so many things to consider when you take the first step of announcing your decision and undoubtedly if you are reading this article you will be feeling a little daunted about what needs to happen next.