What is domestic violence? Domestic violence in English law can be broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviour by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family or cohabitation. Domestic violence has many forms including physical aggression such as hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, restraining, slapping, throwing objects, or threats of […]
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The Divorce Process
The Divorce Process For a detailed analysis of the Divorce Process in England & Wales see our four part overview, below: Part I: For details of how to Petition for a Divorce, see here Part II: For details of the Acknowledgement of Service Form and Serving the Divorce Petition, see here Part III: Obtaining the […]
Grounds for Divorce and Facts The main legislation covering divorce law in England & Wales is the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, as amended. In order that we can submit a Divorce Petition for you, you must first establish that you have ‘grounds‘ for a divorce. English law only recognises one ‘ground‘ for divorce. This requires […]
UNHCR urges EU and FRONTEX to ensure access to asylum procedures, amid sharp drop in arrivals via the Mediterranean This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing, on 10 December 2010, at the Palais des Nations in […]
New English language requirement for partners From 29 November 2010 the UK Border Agency has brought into force new English language requirements for married or marrying couples. Any migrant who wants to enter or extend their stay in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled here will need to show […]
