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Enforcing Spousal Maintenance Payments: What Are Your Options?

Spousal maintenance, sometimes referred to as periodical payments, regularly appears as one of the most sensitive aspects of a financial settlement following divorce. While an…

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Can A Clean Break Order Be Reopened After Divorce?

For separating couples, the idea of a clean break carries reassurance that financial ties have been severed and they are free to move forward without…

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Attachment of Earnings Orders in Divorce: When, Why And How To Use Them

An Attachment of Earnings Order (AEO) is one of the more practical enforcement tools available in family law, yet it is often overlooked. In straightforward…

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of A Clean Break Order When Divorcing?

A clean break order can be described as the legal full stop that ends financial ties between divorcing spouses. In simple terms, it is a…

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Mistakes On The Divorce Application: What Are The Implications?

Making a divorce application is, on the face of it, a relatively straightforward administrative step. However, “straightforward” does not necessarily mean foolproof. Errors in a…

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The 20-Week Cooling-Off Period In Divorce: Your Questions Answered

When the law on divorce in England and Wales changed in April 2022, one of the most talked-about features was the introduction of the 20-week…

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Delay Tactics In Divorce: What Can You Do To Stay On Track? 

Divorce is rarely a neat or linear process, and even where both parties begin with good intentions, it can quickly become drawn out, particularly if…

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When A Spouse Runs Up Divorce Legal Fees To Price-Out Their Ex

For some separating couples, the divorce process becomes less about reaching an agreement and more about strategy for “winning”. One particularly corrosive tactic is where…

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Can A Parent Dictate And Delete A Child’s Online Content After Separation?

The question of who controls a child’s online presence has become an increasingly common source of conflict between separated parents. In an age where children…

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Getting Divorced When Matrimonial Assets Are Held By A Company

Dividing finances upon divorce can become even more complex where assets that look and feel personal are in fact owned by a company. This situation…

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Are Clean Break Payments And Assets Taxable After Divorce?

When couples divorce, the financial settlement often includes a clean break arrangement which aims to sever financial ties between spouses. This means that neither spouse has…

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Are Parallel Parenting Plans Legally Binding in the UK?

When parents separate, one of the most difficult challenges is working out how to raise their children while living apart, ideally cooperating and communicating about…

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Partner, Nicholson & Morgan

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