News & Articles
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Divorce Day: New Year, New Beginnings?
The media have coined the term “Divorce Day”. This is the first Monday in January and this year falls on Monday 6 January 2025. “Divorce Day” is considered to be the…
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10 Common Questions About Consent Orders
What is a consent order on divorce? A consent order is a legally binding document that sets out what has been agreed between divorcing parties in respect of their finances, including…
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Law Commission Scoping Report: Reforms on the Horizon for Financial Remedies on Divorce
On 18 December 2024 the Law Commission of England and Wales provided their long-awaited scoping report concerning whether the law governing financial remedies requires reform. As this is just a scoping…
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VAT on private school fees: what divorcing parents need to consider
“VAT on Private School Fees: Key Considerations for Divorcing Parents” As divorcing parents navigate financial decisions, understanding the implications of VAT on private school fees is critical. This article explores how…
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Kelly Edwards speaking to the press on Kyle Walker’s High-net-worth divorce
Speaking exclusively to the Mirror about the likelihood of the footballer’s childhood sweetheart walking away with £13.5m, Kelly Edwards, managing partner of Edwards Family Law, said: “It’s very likely – the starting point in…
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Divorcing a narcissist: key points to consider
Divorcing a narcissist is challenging. Our guide provides expert advice on legal strategies, protecting yourself, and navigating child custody when dealing with NPD.
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Can you change a child’s surname?
Parents signing legal documents for a child’s surname change, symbolising the legal and emotional considerations involved in the process
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Understanding REMO in 2024
Are you supposed to be receiving child maintenance but the paying parent has moved abroad? Or are you being pursued for child maintenance, having moved abroad, and think that the amount…
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What is a “post-nup”?
You may have heard of a pre-nuptial agreement, or “pre-nup”, but you might not have heard of a post-nuptial agreementor “post-nup”. These agreements seek to do the same thing that a…
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Consent Orders: HAT v LAT – A Word of Warning
A consent order is a court order (agreed by consent) that details the financial agreement reached between you and your spouse on divorce. You and your spouse agree the terms between…