Divorce Archive - 2016 - Page 18

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Let them eat cake? Inside the world of divorce celebrations

4th March 2016

Divorce parties have been en vogue for a few years now. Parting couples are increasingly rejecting the notion that divorce represents failure - choosing instead to honour the end of their marriage as the beginning of something new. Cynics may argue that such celebrations suggest bitterness or narcissism on the part of the host(s) but, for many,... Read More

Superdry founder sells £48 million worth of shares to fund his divorce

3rd March 2016

Julian Dunkerton, a founder of the Superdry clothing chain, has sold £48 million worth of shares to finance his divorce. He is worth an estimated £263 million. The sale represents four million shares of SuperGroup, or five per cent of the company. Dunkerton remains the largest shareholder, holding just over a quarter of the... Read More

Mythbusting the ‘quickie’ divorce

26th February 2016

When a celebrity couple breaks up and goes to the courts, the press are quick to report that they have had a ‘quickie’ divorce. What the media seem to be referring to is the length of time it takes for the judge to read the pronouncement of the decree nisi, forgetting that couples are not properly divorced until decree absolute.... Read More

Can our chemistry predict divorce?

18th February 2016

A new study shows that a low oxytocin levels during and after pregnancy have a strong correlation with women’s likelihood of getting divorced. Oxytocin, which is often dubbed the “love hormone” or the “cuddle hormone,” is released during physical contact with a loved one. Hugging, kissing and breastfeeding all cause surges in the... Read More

Can oxytocin levels predict divorce?

18th February 2016

A new study shows that low oxytocin levels during and after pregnancy have a strong correlation with women’s likelihood of getting divorced. Oxytocin, which is often dubbed the 'love hormone' or the 'cuddle hormone', is released during physical contact with a loved one. Hugging, kissing and breastfeeding all cause surges in the hormone, which... Read More

Should we ditch teaching Science and Maths for discussions on divorce?

12th February 2016

Singer Lily Allen is perhaps not best known for her views on education. But instead of hitting the press for a new album release, Ms. Allen’s phone-in to LBC radio to challenge education minister Nick Gibb propelled her, and her views, into the spotlight for a highly pertinent and topical reason. Calling for an ‘introduction... Read More

State pensions and divorce: An update

11th February 2016

Over the course of the last few years a number of changes have been made to the law on pensions. This week, the Department of Work and Pensions published new information regarding the new arrangements for State Pensions sharing which will be introduced on 6 April 2016. The report is aimed at legal and financial advisors, as well as the... Read More

Alternative dispute resolution: collaborative law

10th February 2016

Collaborative law involves the parties both instructing lawyers and avoiding court by trying to reach an agreement through meetings with each other and their lawyers. All meetings between the parties are carried out face to face with the lawyers present. This approach is designed to encourage the parties to work together, discuss the issues, and... Read More

No such thing as a 'common law spouse'

9th February 2016

The London County Central Court, is currently hearing the case of Joy Williams, who has launched legal action after her partner’s share of their property passed to his estranged wife. The matter serves as a frank warning to unmarried couples to consider their legal position properly. Background Joy Williams and Norman Martin... Read More

Marriage, divorce and millennials: money worries

8th February 2016

You hear it all the time: financially, millennials (those between 28 and 43[1]) are doing far worse than older generations. There are so many disheartening statistics, from reports that millennials owned a mere 6.6% of wealth in the US[2], to research that almost half of all millennials being financially dependent on their parents[3] to... Read More

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