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Rising household bills: is interim maintenance a viable option?
When couples separate, it is common for one party to leave the family home and move to an alternative property. Although this can ease any emotional pressure the parties may face, it…
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Love Island: “Coupling up” and the common law marriage myth
After weeks of being “coupled up”, life after Love Island often leads to many of the show’s contestants quickly moving in together and beginning to cohabit. Cohabitation is becoming an increasingly popular…
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Is there a link between football and a rise in domestic violence?
Despite England closely missing out on winning the Euros 2020 final on the weekend, there is no doubt that throughout the course of the Euros this year, excitement levels and national pride…
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Divorcing without blame: The government now commits to 6th April 2022 for the introduction of the ‘no-fault divorce’ Act.
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act, which looks to overhaul the current antiquated legislation on divorce, will come into force on 6th April 2022. Upon the Act’s implementation, married couples will have…
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Coercive and controlling behaviour – How should the courts be dealing with this?
Football manager and former Manchester United player, Ryan Giggs, has recently been charged with coercive and controlling behaviour. Giggs denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty. Coercive and controlling behaviour arises…
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What we can learn from the impending divorce of Bill and Melinda Gate – Article by Charlotte Leyshon in Business Live
Bill and Melinda Gates are to divorce after 27 years of marriage. According to the divorce petition filed at court, the divorcing couple have cited “irretrievable breakdown” as the legal ground for…
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Wales Legal Awards 2020 Announced via a Studio Live-Stream – BusinessNewsWales
The Wales Legal Awards 2020 winners were announced via a studio live-stream broadcast on the evening of Friday 11 September. The Wales Legal Awards were established to celebrate the success of those…
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Our senior associate, Lucy Williams, explains surrogacy and surrogacy agreements.
In this video Lucy Williams will answer some common questions surrounding surrogacy and surrogacy agreements. If you need advice regarding any of the matters discussed, please contact Lux Family Law…
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Divorcing without blame: What the ‘no-fault divorce’ bill will mean for divorcing couples
The ‘no-fault divorce’ bill which looks to overhaul the current antiquated legislation on divorce has now gained Royal Assent. This means that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation bill will become an official… -
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Embracing technology during COVID-19
The recent Government measures in light of the coronavirus pandemic insists that those who can, must stay at home. This has led to an increase in the number of people working remotely.…
