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Prenuptial Agreement: Is it legally valid in the UK?
Published on 09/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
It is safe to say that prenuptial agreements don't exactly have the best reputation when it comes to the perception of Joe Public. Many people see them as the exclusive reserve of the rich and famous, used primarily to stop would-be 'gold-diggers' in their tracks or as a financial entrapment into an ultimately loveless marriage.
Prenups: Are they worth the paper they are written on?
Published on 27/08/2020 , by Dr. Donald Macfarlane - Reading time: 7 mins
Prenuptial agreements (PNAs) are frequently associated in the context of "high net worth" individuals and celebrity marriages. However, PNAs are becoming justifiably more common throughout all levels of society.
Dividing the family home and mortgage during divorce or dissolution
Published on 24/08/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
Your home is likely to be the biggest purchase you make in life, and so it will be one of the primary considerations if you are going through a divorce. There is the obvious financial investment both parties have made, but home has emotional ties too, especially if you have children.
Prohibited Steps Order: How can one be used?
Published on 17/08/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins
A Prohibited Steps Order is issued under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 which is requested by one parent to ensure that the other parent does not continue to carry out a single particular action that involves a child or children from that relationship, where that action would prohibit the other parent from fulfilling their parental responsibilities.
Mediation – Is it your best option?
Published on 17/08/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins
Mediation is a way to sort any issues before a divorce. Mediation can sometimes be an option before an employment tribunal. It is a confidential and voluntary service. It usually involves an independent, trained mediator.
Is cohabitation agreement essential for unmarried couples?
Published on 14/08/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
There has long been a myth that if you live with someone for long enough, your relationship will be seen as a ‘common law marriage’. Nothing could be further from the truth, and sadly this is often only discovered when couples who have lived together for a number of years decide to go their separate ways.
Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-21: Is it the ultimate solution?
Published on 14/08/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown have led to an upheaval of society in ways that are unprecedented in the twenty-first century. Charities and helplines dedicated to combating domestic violence have reported a massive increase in calls for help and assistance during this period.
Special Guardian: What is it exactly?
Published on 13/08/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
As a civilized race, the safety and wellbeing of our children are paramount. While a perfect world would see all children have two parents, sadly, for numerous reasons, that is not always the case. Worse still, for some children, they have no option but to grow up in a home without either parent.
Divorces & Annulments: How are they different?
Published on 24/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins
The dissolution of a marriage can come in two primary forms: an annulment or a divorce. Understanding the differences between these two legal processes may be necessary if you are coming to terms with the fact that your marriage is no longer best for you and your partner.
Grandparents’ Rights: Want access to your grandchild?
Published on 22/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
In the UK, many grandparents have an essential role in supporting their grandchildren's upbringing. They collect them from school, take them for days out, have them for sleepovers, and some even live in their home.
Non-molestation orders: What are they and consequences of breaching them?
Published on 15/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins
Every day is a fight to survive when you find yourself amid an abusive relationship. On top of the actual abuse, the hypervigilance required, the internal turmoil, and the intense emotional toll it can take on an individual is often too much to bear.
Heterosexual Civil Partnerships in the UK
Published on 23/06/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins
Civil partnerships and marriages are very similar in many regards. Several of their notable differences include the notions that civil partnerships cannot be formed in a religious ceremony or on religious grounds.
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