The decision to separate from your spouse and initiate divorce proceedings can undoubtedly be an emotionally distressing time.
A no-fault divorce simplified the divorce process by eliminating the need to assign blame or prove fault. This is a marked shift from the old process which required the couple to rely on one of the ‘five facts’ to prove grounds for divorce.
An Occupation Order is a court order regulating who can live in the family home or enter certain areas. It is granted under Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996 and allows one party to occupy the family home for a specified period.
When splitting assets between a couple going through a divorce, pensions are often not the first asset that a couple would think of.
When a relationship or marriage unravels, deciding on the arrangements for your children can be the most emotionally fraught aspect to navigate.