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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.
Plea: A twenty-three year fight for justice
What would you do if you believed your divorce settlement was unfair, but everyone else considered the matter closed? That was the situation facing Varsha Gohil.
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”?
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.