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Every month, our founder, David Margo, answers your questions and shares practical guidance on the financial and personal issues surrounding divorce.
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A note on legal advice - These articles are for general information only. They do not constitute legal advice, and the appropriate steps in any individual case will depend on the specific circumstances of that case. If you are concerned about any of the following issues, by all means discuss them with us and take independent legal advice.
A question I hear all the time is: “Where do I even start?”
It's completely understandable. Divorce isn't just one decision. It's dozens of them, arriving at once. Finances, children, the future... Everything feels up in the air, and the pressure to get things right only adds to the fog.
When a judge says a husband “got away with blue murder”
“The case is a depressing example of non-disclosure paying off. I cannot help thinking that the husband has got away with blue murder.”
Divorce – where do you start with sorting out a financial settlement?
Going through a divorce can feel overwhelming – emotionally, financially, and practically. One of the first (and often most daunting) steps is making financial disclosure. But what does that really involve?
What is a ‘clean break’ and should you opt for it?
One of the biggest concerns in any divorce is how to handle financial arrangements. Do you keep financial ties through ongoing spousal maintenance? Or do you cut ties completely with a “clean break”?
What’s new in divorce law – and why it matters to you
Divorce law never stands still for long and while some changes make life easier, others leave people wondering what it all means.
Is bad behaviour relevant in divorce?
Since April 2022, the introduction of no-fault divorce has transformed the landscape of divorce law. Now, neither spouse is required to prove blame or bad behaviour – such as adultery or unreasonable conduct – to initiate divorce proceedings.
Grandparents’ rights
With nearly half of all marriages ending in divorce and approximately 100,000 divorces occurring each year, the ripple effects extend far beyond the immediate family.
A sea change in the divorce world? The divorce landscape is changing for the better
Since 2007, we have been at the forefront of making divorce less painful and more costeffective. Now, a significant shift in the legal landscape is aligning with our long-standing mission.