Month: June 2018

How Domestic Violence Affects The Minds of Young Children

According to the NSPCC, child related domestic abuse has risen by almost 77 percent in the past 4 years. Domestic violence seems to be quite alarming in the UK, as every 1 in 5 individuals in the UK has seen some kind of domestic abuse as a child. Children can be affected by domestic violence in two

Applying for a Divorce in the UK: Understanding the Divorce Fee

Separating couples filing for a divorce in the UK, often find it hard to understand the structure of the fee involved in the process, getting confused by different aspects of it. You’ll hear people say if £550 is the standard court fee for a divorce process, then why is it that couples pay thousands in

Should You Get into a Cohabitation Agreement?

Cohabiting couples are the fastest growing families in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics. However, this also means a drastic increase in complex legal disputes when these couples split. The reason for these disputes is that 76% of these couples have no idea about what a cohabitation agreement is and why they should

Is There a Difference Between a Solicitor and Lawyer?

There seems to be quite a bit of confusion about the differences between solicitors and lawyers. Many people believe that they are one and the same, which is true in some ways. However, many do not know that solicitor does not offer some of the services that are expected of a lawyer, like representing their client

Dealing With Debt After Divorce: Does it Still Apply?

Find out who is responsible for paying off joint debts after you split up… It’s normal for partners to apply for a joint loan when they’re a happily “married” couple.  It could be a joint mortgage for their dream home or a joint loan for a car that they had always wished to own and

How Domestic Violence Can Affect Children Psychologically

“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” John F. Kennedy While the actual number of children suffering abuse in the U.K. cannot be estimated, it’s possible that 58,000 children need protection from violence, research shows. Research shows that 9 percent of adults in the U.K. have confessed to suffering from

Here’s Why a Pre-Nuptial Agreement Is Beneficial

Love is in the air. If you’re planning to get married soon, first of all, congratulations! #HerestoaHappyCouple! Planning your wedding can be stressful with things like the cake preparation, finding the perfect dress, making a guest list, and arranging for decorations and catering.