Family Law
Now that I’m divorced, can I change my name back to my maiden name?
The short answer is yes, you can. Many women no longer want to be known by their former husband's name after their divorce. You are not required by law to change your name back to your maiden name, but the opportunity is there for you to do so if you wish. If your married name was exactly the sam....
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We’ve been married less than a year – can we get a divorce?
The short answer is no, you can't. You have to be married for a least a year before you can start divorce proceedings. Once you have been married for one year, you can start proceedings by issuing a divorce petition. However, there are other steps you can take. A Separation Agreement In ....
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Divorce – Dispelling the Myths
It's a sad fact of life that around two thirds of marriages are likely to end in divorce. In this article we examine the commonly-held misconceptions surrounding divorce. We asked Joyti Henchie, partner at solicitors Attwaters Jameson Hill, to help us separate fact from fiction. Myth- the 'Quicki....
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Prenuptial agreements – Dispelling the Myths
With more and more couples thinking of entering into them, we asked Joyti Henchie, partner at solicitors Attwaters Jameson Hill, to help dispel some common myths and misconceptions surrounding prenuptial agreements. Myth - Prenups are only for the rich and famous No. They are used by people of....
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