What happens to the family home as a consequence of divorce proceedings is a particularly emotive issue for many separating couples. Any urgency in needing to deal with the property issue presents both parties involved, and the courts, with an even bigger challenge. This case will be reassuring to many parties still living in the former... Read More
It has emerged that the super yacht of the oligarch Farkhad Akhmedov has been impounded after the English courts ordered his assets to be seized following his acrimonious split. After showing “naked determination” to obstruct the courts’ demand for disclosure, this is the latest episode in the enforcement of his record-breaking 2016 divorce... Read More
Getting divorced can take its toll on a party’s finances. That’s why it is so important to get the best settlement possible. The evidently pragmatic Russell Crowe has become one of the most recent in a line of celebrities to sell off property connected to their fame, hoping for it to be eagerly snapped up by fans. The Australian... Read More
With preparations for what is likely to be the most eagerly anticipated wedding of the year in full swing, the Archbishop of Canterbury has announced that the fact that Meghan Markle is a divorcée is "not a problem" for the Church of England. The actress and humanitarian was married to American film producer Trevor Engleson from... Read More
TV star Ant McPartlin could be set to attempt a contentious “genius manoeuvre” in his divorce case. Ant, of Ant and Dec fame, and his make-up artist wife, Lisa Armstrong, have been together for 23 years. They met at a Smash Hits concert in the mid 1990s. They were then both performing with pop groups – Ant was already... Read More
Katerina Tikhonova is purported to be Putin’s youngest daughter, though given Putin’s famous secrecy with regards to his personal life, this has never officially been confirmed. The Kremlin has ensured that Katerina is kept out of the public eye and she uses the surname ‘Tikhonova’, which is the patronymic name of her... Read More
The States of Jersey's 70-year-old divorce laws could be on the brink of significant reform, following the launch of a social media consultation which seeks islanders' views on the matter.
A live chat launched on Facebook via the Apptivism.je app last weekend garnered 450 responses within its first ten hours and will continue to run until 3... Read More
Following his provocative speech at the Golden Globes, Ewan McGregor has reportedly filed for divorce from his wife Eve Mavrakis. Leaving his 22-year marriage, McGregor has now gone public with his co-star Mary Elisabeth Winstead. The Scottish actor Ewan McGregor OBE, 46, married French production designer Eve Mavrakis, 51, in 1995 after... Read More
A millionairess once embroiled in one of the UK's most high profile divorce battles has spoken out in favour of reaching an early settlement as opposed to protracted litigation—even if it means compromising on your demands. When she separated from drinks magnate Vivian Imerman in 2008, Lisa Tchenguiz initially sought an equal... Read More
After 11 years of marriage, one half of ITV’s double act Ant and Dec, Ant McPartlin, has announced his divorce from his wife Lisa Armstrong. After decades in showbiz, Ant’s success helped build their £62 million fortune which is due to be divided equally. This is therefore on track to be the largest known divorce settlement... Read More