Although most divorces are reasonably straightforward matters, we regularly deal with the complexities that can arise. One issue which can complicate a divorce in England & Wales is where one or both of the parties to the marriage live abroad. These are often called Expat Divorce cases. A divorce in England & Wales would qualify […]
In a comment published on 22 September, Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg claims that the Dublin Regulation (Dublin Convention) “undermines refugees rights.” According to the Human Rights Commissioner, it is a mistake to consider that “the national asylum systems in place in Europe all provide similar, high standards of protection to people who […]
UK suspends return of asylum seekers to Greece The UK Border Agency decided on 20 September to suspend the return of asylum seekers to Greece pending the result of a case that has been referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) from the UK Court of Appeal. The case, NS […]
What is a consent order? Marriage creates financial obligations towards one another. These obligations don’t end just because you get a divorce. A divorce only ends the marriage contract. It doesn’t deal with finances or splitting assets. The finances following divorce are a separate matter and these are called Financial Remedy proceedings. Many Financial Remedy […]
Increase in Immigration & Nationality Fees In their continuing effort to profit from immigration, the UK Border Agency has today announced an increase in almost all immigration and nationality application fees starting 1 October 2010. Fees in some categories are increasing significantly and so far little if any justificiation has been published for this […]
