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Moving in with your partner or buying a house together, when you are not yet married needs a little extra thought before proceeding. From a legal point of view, there are a few things to consider:
The term ‘DIY Divorce’ refers to a divorce or dissolution that takes place with little or no legal assistance, often online. This means that the various stages of your divorce are handled by you personally, rather than by a solicitor.
Coming to the decision that your marriage/civil partnership has come to an end is not an easy time. However, when there are children involved, it can make the process even more difficult – particularly if a parent is so overwhelmed with the emotions of the process that they don’t tend to their children’s needs.
Moving in with your partner or buying a house together, when you are not yet married needs a little extra thought before proceeding. From a legal point of view, there are a few things to consider.
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (which will be implemented in Autumn 2021) will now allow couples, for the very first time, to apply for a divorce order by stating that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
The introduction of a no-fault divorce system will mean that couples can petition for divorce jointly without either person being held at fault. Lawyers will be better placed to support couples to resolve matters as constructively and amicably as possible, minimising the impact on any children they may have.
During these difficult times, many parents will be worried about the impact that the Coronavirus is having on existing child arrangement orders and future hearings.
National Grandparents Day falls on Sunday 6 October this year, highlighting the fact that sadly, up to a million grandparents lose contact with their grandchildren every year, mostly due to family breakdowns - and whilst most people expect grandparents to have the legal rights to see their grandchildren, those rights are in fact limited.
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirm that the number of cohabiting couples in the UK has risen by over 25% in the past 10 years. Cohabiting couples are now the fastest growing family type in the UK.
This month, the government is proposing to change the current probate fee structure from a flat rate fee, to one based on the value of the estate.