When a couple decide to divorce, one of the major concerns/disputes is financial assets. Here we consider inheritance and whether an individual would be entitled after a divorce. More...

In 2011, 42% of marriages ended in divorce and, according to the Office for National Statistics, 34% of married couples divorce before their 20th wedding anniversary – that’s more than 1 in 3! But why? What goes wrong? Here we take a look at the top reasons for divorce using statistics. More...

On the 13th March 2014, it became legal for same-sex couples to marry in the UK and 16 days later the very first ceremonies took place around the country. Now, more than two years on, we examine the rise in popularity of same-sex marriages and the subsequent decrease in Civil partnerships. More...

Have you ever wondered how much a divorce costs? Well, all marriages are different and so too are all separations, so there is no set amount and the cost of each divorce will depend on legal fees and spousal support. For some, divorcing and going on alone is quick and easy, but for others, dividing up assets and reaching a settlement can be tricky, especially when there is a lot of money involved. It’s often up to the courts to decide how much an ex-spouse is owed. 

You may have read in the news recently about Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s bitter custody battle over their 15 year old son Rocco. Despite being ordered by the courts to move to New York to live with his mother, he has refused to leave his father’s London home, which has resulted in an ensuing public and pricey legal battle with social media users revelling in the drama. More...