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Why is divorce unfair on women?

Divorce slashes women’s household incomes far more than men’s. Wives can expect their income to be halved in the year after ending the relationship, compared with a 30% drop for husbands. One woman complained: “Why would the settlement be a 50-50 split when my earning capability is a quarter of Read more…

By Daniel Bester, 1 week1 week ago
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Are assets split 50:50 when divorcing?

What the law says about dividing finances and property on divorce is lacking – including among divorcees themselves. The study, by the University of Bristol, found that less than half of ten statements were correctly identified as either true or false. The levels of understanding was only slightly better among Read more…

By Daniel Bester, 2 months2 months ago
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Divorces delayed due to money struggles

Just over a quarter of a million recent divorces were postponed due to financial pressures since 2020. 17% of divorces were deferred because of money worries. Couples cited income concerns, rising living expenses and the cost of divorce. Once separated, almost half of divorcees see their incomes shrink by an Read more…

By Daniel Bester, 4 months4 months ago
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Why is it so hard to get Legal Aid?

When did you last get a pay rise? Last year? The year before? The government has not increased the fees of civil legal aid providers for twenty-eight years. Yes, that is not a typo. 28 years. The fees that legal aid providers can get from the government are the same Read more…

By Daniel Bester, 12 months6 months ago
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Can Victims of Domestic Abuse get financial help?

If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, you will be able to claim a one-off payment to enable you to leave your abuser. The funding will cover essential items such as groceries, nappies or support with somewhere new to live. Victims can also apply for a further one-off Read more…

By Daniel Bester, 1 year6 months ago
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1 in 5 divorces wrongly end up in court

  In a recent BBC Radio 4 interview, Sir Andrew McFarlane’s frustration was palpable. This reflected the view of many of his colleagues and family professionals about the number of parents ending up in the court system. In 2020, a report by the Family Solutions Group found the family justice Read more…

By Daniel Bester, 2 years6 months ago
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