Custody and the division of assets is supposed to be for the benefit of the children, not whoever wins out between the separating partners. Unfortunately, because of this children are often used as a hammer to utilize the system. Whoever gets custody benefits from child support, may even end up keeping the house, and may […]
Tag: Family Law
The Impact of UK Departure From The EU On Family Law
As everything keeps changing with connections between the UK and EU, legislation is taking quite a hit. Who has jurisdiction over who, what decisions will be affected by new legislation both in family law and other financial and personal areas that will be on everyone’s minds. Only time will tell what the final outcome will […]
Legislation To Protect Separating UK Unmarried Couples Overdue
According to the Office Of National Statistics, unmarried couples and families living together are the fastest growing cohabitants in the United Kingdom. As of 2016, there are approximately 3.3 million cohabiting families and the number has doubled since the statistics taken 1996 at 1.5 million. Legislation for the protection of unmarried couples and families is […]
Getting on the property ladder in the UK
In the UK, the traditional home buying strategy has been changing for young first-time buyers and millennials. How so? They are asking mum and dad for a loan before going to the bank. Buying a home is more expensive than ever, reaching the home price rates of 2007 all across the country. People are staying […]
Divorce and Family Law in the UK (myths & truth)
When it comes to divorce and separation it seems that everyone is ‘well informed’ about what their rights are in this area and the rights of all other parties involved. There are always friends, family members, a neighbor or colleague that comes with helpful advice, whether it be about how much money you are entitled […]