Alimony is the financial support a person receives from their spouse after separation or divorce is granted by the court, known as the maintenance order. You can set the maintenance payment for a limited period, and it can be halted if one of the two involved dies or the recipient remarries. The amount is also
Despite living for a long period together, two people cannot be considered a married couple unless they go through a marriage process, disallowing the legal status. A cohabitation agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement, but for unmarried couples that choose to live together under one roof.
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting businesses and lives worldwide, but it’s also making things more challenging for migrants who are travelling or living abroad, far from their home countries and families. Those residing in the UK with an immigration permit are confused about what their next steps should be
The phase of getting a divorce can be an emotionally overwhelming phase of life. Unfortunately, the process has many caveats that have to be focused on that many people do not have the time and energy for, especially after a relationship that could have been taxing for their health.
During these unprecedented times, several European citizens who are working in the United Kingdom are looking for ways to go back to their families in different EU countries. Under recent regulations, EU citizens who wish to resume their work or residence in the United Kingdom must submit an application for Pre-Settled or Settled status to
If you or your spouse want to apply for a UK visa via the spousal option, you most certainly can. It isn’t, however, as easy as it sounds on paper. It doesn’t entail barging into an embassy asking for a ticket to the UK because you married someone from there. It’s a bit more nuanced than
The divorce laws in the UK allow estranged couples to divide their matrimonial assets. However, the increasing number of divorces in the country is making parents nervous about their family assets. People don’t want their heritage to fall into a person’s hand who is not even their blood relative.
When a person is granted leave to stay in the UK outside of regular immigration conditions and rules, it’s a discretionary leave. You must prove to the Home Office that you are eligible enough to apply for a discretionary leave. The only person who can approve such an application is the Secretary of State.
The last couple of months have been very trying for separated parents who are co-parenting their children. The pandemic has brought additional stress and challenges for people juggling between work, home schooling and child care commitments. However, with the schools now reopening in major parts of the country, parents are faced with another dilemma. Should they allow
Third party interference in divorce proceedings can increase stress in what is an already emotionally charged situation. Third parties (for example, parents, grandparents, siblings or trustees) can get involved in your divorce proceedings to safeguard their interests in a contested asset. You may claim that an asset is matrimonial property and should be available for distribution
