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The Dissolution Process
Civil partnerships were introduced to offer LGBT couples the option of a legal union. The dissolution process is discussed in this article.
What Is Adultery And How Can It Be Proved?
In the UK, there are five reasons that can be used to initiate divorce proceedings, one of which is adultery. However, there are many questions surrounding adultery as it can be very difficult to prove. Therefore, we have explained everything you need to know about...
Separation Agreement | Comprehensive Guide
If you're currently thinking about getting divorced or dissolving your civil partnership in the UK but haven't yet started the proceedings, it may be beneficial to create a separation agreement. A separation agreement can serve many benefits, such as speeding up the...
Unreasonable Behaviour Divorce | Everything You Need To Know
In the UK, unreasonable behaviour is the most commonly cited ground for divorce, with approximately 45% of all divorce applications using unreasonable behaviour as a ground. Although unreasonable behaviour is one of the most commonly used grounds, it does not make the...
Prohibited Steps Order: How Do I Apply?
Prohibited Steps Order | Read Time 2-4 Minutes.What is a prohibited steps order? A prohibited steps order is a type of court order used in family and child disputes. One parent can use this order to stop the other from making decisions about the child's life and...
What is a Special Guardianship Order?
What is a Special Guardianship Order? | 5 Minute Read. If a child's biological parents can no longer look after them, and if the child is not eligible for adoption, you can apply to be a special guardian. The appointed special guardian is given parental responsibility...
What is a ToLATA Claim?
what is a TOLATA claim? | 5 minute read If you and your partner split up without being married, dividing your family home can be complex and costly. According to UK law, unmarried couples and married couples have significantly different rights when it comes to ending...
What is Meant by Mental Capacity?
what does mental capacity mean? | 5 minute read The ability to make our own decisions is one of the things that makes us human. We go through life choosing what we do and creating our own paths. However, it's not always that simple for everyone. Some will never...
Child Custody: 5 Things You Need to Know
Child Custody: 5 Things You Need to Know? | 7 minute read Child custody is a particularly complex area of family law. When a couple get divorced or separate, child arrangements are easily one of the most cost challenging factors to amicably agree upon. The term...
Lesbian Pregnancy And Parental Rights: Whose Child Is It?
Lesbian pregnancy options have come a long way in a short space of time. From IVF to surrogacy, it's never been easier to have a child as two women. But if there's only one biological mother, whose child is it and how can you best protect your new family? This article...
Domestic Abuse: What Do I Need to Know?
Domestic Abuse: What do I Need to Know? | Read Time 5-7 Minutes. did you know... In 2020, an estimated 5.5% of adults over the age of 16 were victims of domestic abuse. That's a total of 2.3 million people, with a 4% increase on the previous year.is domestic abuse a...
What is a Prenup and Why are They Important for LGBT Couples?
Prenups | Read Time 4-5 Minutes. Having the "prenup conversation" can be difficult. A prenup implies that you're already thinking about divorce. That your partner doesn't trust you. That one of you wants to protect their enormous wealth from the other. Right? Well,...
LGBT Health and Wellbeing in Later Life
LGBT HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN LATER LIFE | Read Time 10 Minutes. Contents 1. Introduction 2. What are the Different Generations of Older LGBT Adults? 3. LGBT Health and Wellbeing 4. LGBT Health and Wellbeing Issues Faced by Older Transgender People 5. Loneliness and...
What is Co-Parenting For the LGBT Community?
Co-Parenting | Read Time 8 Minutes. Contents 1. What is Co-Parenting? 2. Why is Co-Parenting a Popular Option for LGBT people? 3. Who Can I Co-Parent With? 4. What is A Co-Parenting Agreement? 5. How Does The Process Work? 6. What is the Position of the Non-Legal...
The Divorce Procedure: Answering Your Questions
The Same-Sex Divorce Procedure: Answering Your Questions | Read Time 8 Minutes.In the UK, almost 50% of marriages end in divorce. Between 2018 and 2019, divorces among heterosexual couples rose by almost 19%. And the statistics are no better for same-sex couples, with...
Same Sex Parenting: What to Consider Before Starting Your Family
Same Sex Parenting | Read Time 5-7 minutes. For same sex couples, there are more options than ever for starting a family. However, the laws that surround same sex parenting are still complex and lengthy. Knowing where to start can certainly be a challenge. LGBT...
Civil Partnerships VS Marriage: What Are the Positives and Negatives?
3 Reasons Why You May Want to Convert Your Civil Partnership into a Marriage and 2 Reasons Why You May Not | Read Time 3-5 Minutes. When it comes to civil partnerships vs marriage, the differences are few. But they can be important when choosing which route you and...
The Same-Sex Divorce Process: What do I Need to Know?
Divorce Process | Read Time 10 Minutes. Is the same-sex divorce process the same as opposite sex-divorce? On July 17 2013, the Coalition Government introduced same-sex marriages following the approval of the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act. The first same-sex...
Cohabiting: Marriage, Money, Myths and Mistakes
Cohabiting | Read Time 5-7 Minutes. Cohabiting couples are the most rapidly growing family model in the UK. The 21st Century saw the creation of many new and progressive family models. The traditional concept of "family" now includes the multitude of different family...
Same Sex Marriage: The Story From Start to End
Same Sex Marriage | Read Time 8-10 Minutes.It's funny. You meet someone you love. Then you grow together, create your own language together and, should you choose it, you decide to marry. Together you march, you rally, and you educate people on LGBT equality and what...
Gay Adoption: What Are My Options?
Gay Adoption UK | Read time 8 Minutes.Gay adoption is a hugely popular option for LGBT couples looking to start a family. As society's attitudes towards the LGBT community grow, same-sex parents are becoming more commonplace. This article takes a specific look at gay...
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