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Civil partnership the same as marriage (at least in the Court of Appeal)
Mar
Readers of the Farleys blog will recall my previous blog on the landmark case in the Court of Appeal between civil partners Gallagher (an actor) and Lawrence (a city financier). Assets worth over £4,000,000 were in issue between the couple and the case was the first opportunity for the Appeal...
Same sex couples await guidance on the division of assets in divorce
Mar
The Court of Appeal are considering, for the first time, the issue of the division of assets in a same sex divorce. The case between a high flying financier, Peter Lawrence, and an actor Donald Gallagher concerns significant assets (over £4,000,000) and higher than average earnings (the...
Draft Act of Parliament aims to speed up process of allowing same-sex marriage
Mar
Stonewall, an organisation that campaigns for the rights of same sex couples, has published a draft Act of Parliament; aimed at speeding up the process of allowing gay couples to marry. The government is committed to changing the law in England and Wales to allow same-sex marriage by 2015 and...
D-Day – why an increased number of couples seek legal advice on divorce in January
Jan
January is a month of making changes. Whether you have made a resolution to do something positive such as finally looking for a new job, quitting smoking, or exercising more, this time of year is perfect for starting a fresh. This may go some way to explain why we notice an increase in the...
Should one enter into a pre-nuptial agreement? The Royal Wedding presents a pertinent family law issue
Apr
The big day is growing ever closer for Wills and Kate, sorry Catherine. For some, they will have their Union Jack banners out and the street parties organised. For me, I am working out where will still be open so I can escape the hype!! As one of the most high profile weddings in years,...
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