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How and when can I get a no-fault Divorce?

As from Autumn of 2021, the new law on no-fault divorces in England, which was originally announced in February 2019, will be reformed. This is the first major change since 1973

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Occupation Orders – Putney Solicitors

An Occupation Order is an Order of the court stating who can and who cannot occupy premises.
It is usually brought alongside an application for a Non-Molestation Injunction and it excludes a spouse from entering or cohabiting in the family home.

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The Barder Principle in Appealing Consent Orders and Final Orders

The Barder principle comes from the 1987 case of Barder v Barder, and allows a family law court to exercise its discretion to grant leave to appeal a Consent Order or a Final Order, out of time. For such an appeal to succeed, certain conditions must be satisfied

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How to choose your perfect divorce solicitor?

Having advised & represented thousands of people going through divorce, it may be useful if I share some of my own experiences with you and highlight a few factors you should consider when choosing the right solicitor for you.

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Couples Islamic ceremony did NOT create a legal marriage – Court of Appeal

The marriage of a woman who wed her husband in an Islamic ceremony should not have been declared void, the Court of Appeal has ruled, in a case we say could have significant consequences for marital rights. Her Majesty’s Attorney General v Akhter and Khan concerns a decision by Mr Justice Williams, in the family court, […]