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The Court of Protection – Open to the public?
The new president of the Family Division courts has echoed previous plans to make the Court of Protection open to the public. The plans have been talked about for some time now, and it was reported...
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Complex Assets in Divorce
Preventing critical mistakes in high asset divorce cases is not something that many divorce attorneys get the opportunity to do that often in their practice. One of the largest, most complex aspects of...
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What are the steps during a child custody case
Child custody disputes are unsettling, emotionally draining and potentially very costly. For you as disputing parents, not to mention the children, it is so much better if you are able to reach a...
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Want To Get Divorced As A Gay Couple? Think Again.
(US family law & general) When the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, it was a landmark event for the entire country. The federal government finally recognized same-sex couples...
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Estate Planning Basics for Aging and Infirm Parents
One of the quickest ways to learn about the importance of having a solid and comprehensive estate plan is having to facilitate the process for elderly parents who encounter unexpected hardships. For...
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5 Things You Should Do If Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious crime that can do severe damage to your reputation. If your partner has, or may be planning to, falsely accuse you, the decisions you make leading up to the trial can...
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What is Certified Guardian Ad Litem?
(US law/generally) A Guardian is simply a person who has the legal authority to care for another person. The term Ad Litem is a legal term used to refer to the appointment by a court of one party to...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
By Emma Fuller, Director at Edward Hands and Lewis After Lasting Powers of Attorney or Enduring Powers of Attorney have been made by a Donor (ie the person who has entered into the Lasting Power if...
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Why London is the divorce capital of the world
London is one of the biggest and most progressive cities in the world. A hub of finance, technology and industry, it attracts not only the most ambitious talent from the UK, but also around the world....
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Child Custody and Visitation During the Holidays
(US family law and generally) The holiday season can be stressful and hectic for anyone. Whenever co-parents need to deal with child visitation issues during the holidays, the stress can be heightened...
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How To Manage Your Finances Post-Divorce
Going through a separation is hard enough as it is, without even considering the financial changes your about to undergo. Unfortunately, you have to consider those changes in order to create a better...
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3 Ways to Make Your Divorce a Little Less Painful
Divorce can be a painful, drawn-out process that can scar people for the rest of their lives. While it’s impossible to make divorce truly easy, there are a few ways that you can make it easier. Here...
View ArticleIs Colorado’s New Domestic Violence Gun Law Fair?
After you’ve handled a fair share of domestic violence cases, you start to realize how emotionally charged they tend to be – on both sides. The individuals involved are often related by blood or in a...
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Freezing the Assets
By Martin Hill, Edward Hands and Lewis I know its December but asset freezing is nothing to do with the weather. What we have here is the court’s ability to prevent property being transferred away by...
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Is Your Spouses New Year’s Resolution To File For Divorce?
Divorce on New Year’s The traditional New Year’s Auld Lang Syne song may just sum it up. “Should Old Acquaintance be forgot, and never thought upon; The flames of Love extinguished, and fully past and...
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Matters handled by a family law firm
There are three distinct jurisdictions relating to matters of law in the United Kingdom – England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The systems of family law are quite different from...
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Divorce Affects Children More Than Parents Realise
A survey by parenting website Netmums has revealed that many parents do not realise how much their divorce is affecting their children. Adults and children were polled separately, and the results...
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The Facebook Post That Got Me Divorced – Evidence Used in Social Media
You can build relationships on social media but you can also destroy them. The use of social media, Facebook in particular, has grown exponentially over the last few years. It has literally permeated...
View ArticleCan Divorce Be Dare We Ask………Nice?
Photo source : http://bit.ly/1eQ1Gno Not everybody goes for the jugular when filing for divorce. Don’t get us wrong, some do. Some do with a vengeance, but others seem to find a way to Part Company...
View ArticleSurvery Says Cohabitation Before Marriage Does Not Cause Divorce
According to a new scientific survey, cohabitation before marriage does not affect a couple’s prospects of getting divorced. The study was carried out by sociologist Arielle Kuperberg from the...
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