Divorced or separated? Here's why you should be making a will (or remaking your existing will) now.
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Find out how you can protect your family from the cohabitation risks by making a will today.
Read more >We tell you the grounds for divorce and how to do your own DIY divorce in Scotland.
Read more >'Common law' marriage doesn't exist legally. Read our top tips to protecting yourself financially.
Read more >School appeals expert John Chard tells you what you need to know before making a school appeal.
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A star of the new Bond film has revealed that she has been divorced twice before the age of 30.Date: 4 November 2008
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Madonna and Guy Ritchie are preparing to announce their divorce, it has been suggested.Date: 28 October 2008
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A spokesperson has confirmed that Madonna and Guy Ritchie intend to divorce.Date: 28 October 2008
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Matt Lucas has ended his civil partnership with Kevin McGee in what is considered to be the first celebrity gay divorce.Date: 28 October 2008
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Recent changes to pension rules have provided a fairer investment arena, according to an expert.Date: 14 October 2008
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A veterinary charity has warned people not to neglect pets when a marriage is breaking up.Date: 14 October 2008
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Borrowers who separated from their partners need to inform their lenders or face failing credit checks, says a new report.Date: 7 October 2008
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Heather Mills has already used up most of the £24.3 million she received from her divorce from Paul McCartney, according to a recent interview.Date: 6 October 2008
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Are you getting married and want to protect your assets? Find out why making a prenup is becoming increasingly popular and easy to do...
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People criticise prenuptial agreements for being worthless, but this isn't the case. Prenuptial agreements are very persuasive in British courts and they're soon to become legally binding. Find out more here...
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Thinking of making a prenuptial agreement? Find out when you can use a prenuptial agreement, what a prenuptial agreement does, how to make it legally binding and when to revise it.
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The number of cohabiting couples is growing, despite a fall in the number of divorces. However, many couples who live together don't understand the legal pitfalls they may face.Date: 30 September 2008
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Less than half of the adult population in England and Wales are married, according to new statistics.Date: 30 September 2008
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Rosetta Millington will keep her children financially secure by staying married to Balthazar Getty.Date: 22 September 2008
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New research has found that older people in the UK still feel fit, healthy and younger than their actual age.Date: 22 September 2008
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Alex Rodriguez has reached a divorce settlement with his wife Cynthia after previously threatening to enforce their prenuptial agreement.Date: 22 September 2008
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One in ten of all divorces occur within the first two years of marriage, an online survey has shown.Date: 17 September 2008
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Chat show host Star Jones has "reached an amicable settlement" with Al Reynolds following divorce proceedings, it has been announced.Date: 12 September 2008
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Men hoping to get divorced have been advised to ensure they do plenty of planning.Date: 12 September 2008
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Date: 12 September 2008
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Barristers have been making millions out of cases going into family courts, it has emerged.Date: 12 September 2008
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Divorce arrangements are being affected by the credit crunch with increasing numbers of married couples seeking to separate, it has been claimed.Date: 12 September 2008
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While holidays are usually thought of as a relaxing time, in some cases they could lead to a divorce.Date: 12 September 2008
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Sharia law, which is controversial when surrounding divorce, could be implemented into the UK, according to Britain's most senior judge.Date: 12 September 2008
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Madonna has denied that she is getting a divorce from husband Guy Ritchie.Date: 12 September 2008
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Prenuptual agreements are becoming extremely popular with celebrities looking to secure their assets in case of divorce.Date: 12 September 2008
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Two-thirds of UK Muslims do not want Sharia Law, according to the latest figures.Date: 12 September 2008
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The credit crunch is leading an increasing number of wives of high-paid City workers to seek divorces, new research has shown.Date: 12 September 2008
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A divorce within a business can be particularly damaging and signing a prenuptial agreement is a crucial way to ensure the business remains secure in the event of a split.Date: 12 September 2008
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Former supermodel Christie Brinkley and her estranged husband Peter Cook have finally reached an out-of-court divorce settlement after a two-year battle.Date: 12 September 2008
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The growing trend for cohabiting means married people are now a minority among the adult population in England and Wales, official figures show.Date: 12 September 2008
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Couples drawing up prenuptial agreements could be legally required to abide by them under new proposals being examined by the Law Commission.Date: 12 September 2008
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British TV presenter Anne Robinson has signed a divorce settlement that will see her hand over £20 million to her former husband.Date: 12 September 2008
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Prenuptial agreements are an increasingly important consideration for couples planning to marry, according to the independent financial advisory firm Consilium Financial Planning.Date: 12 September 2008
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Divorce rates could slow down further during the credit crunch as separating couples find it more difficult to sell their assets, it has been claimed.Date: 12 September 2008
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Women's finances are hit harder than men's by divorce, according to the US-based financial planner Faith Xenos.Date: 12 September 2008
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Film director Guy Ritchie has attempted to dispel rumours that his marriage to pop superstar Madonna is on the brink of collapse.Date: 12 September 2008
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Signing a prenuptial agreement is a "sensible" and "grown up" approach to marriage, according to the independent financial advisory firm Equity Partners.Date: 12 September 2008
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Divorcees Demi Moore and Bruce Willis have been chosen as the winners of the first annual Celebrity Co-Parent Awards run by Child-Centred Divorce.Date: 12 September 2008
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Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney has written a revealing song about the breakdown of his marriage and his subsequent divorce from Heather Mills.Date: 12 September 2008
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Actor Morgan Freeman and his costume designer wife Myrna Colley-Lee are to divorce after 24 years of marriage, it has been revealed.Date: 12 September 2008
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In the UK there is only one way to change your name officially that works every time. Its to change your name by Deed Poll. Find out 'What is a Deed Poll?'
Date: 15 July 2008 -
In the UK there is only one way to change your name officially that works every time. It is to change your name officially by Deed Poll. Find out 'Why do I need a Deed Poll to change my name?'
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In the UK there is only one way to change your name officially that works every time. It is to change your name officially by Deed Poll. Find out if you can use our Deed Poll Kit to change your name.
Date: 15 July 2008 -
In the UK there is only one way to change your name officially that works every time. It is to change your name officially by Deed Poll. Find out if you need to register your Deed Poll or use a solicitor.
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Why do people change their name? And what do they change their name to? And what names can you change? Find out how you can change any name you like by official Deed Poll.
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A 'certified copy' of a Deed Poll is a copy that a solicitor certifies (by signing) is the same as the original Deed Poll. Find out why you can save £££s by using our DIY Deed Poll Kit by not even needing to pay for extra 'certified copies'.
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So you have changed your name by Deed Poll... but who do you need to inform? Find out who you need to tell about your change of name by Deed Poll.
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Unmarried couples are not offered the same legal protection as married couples. Find out more...
Date: 27 June 2008 -
Find out how unmarried couples are not offered the same protection under law as those who are married. And find out what you can do to avoid the cohabitation risks.
Date: 27 June 2008 -
Find out how unmarried couples are not offered the same parental responsibility rights under family law as those who are married. And find out what you can do to avoid the cohabitation risks.
Date: 27 June 2008 -
Find out all about civil partnerships for gay and lesbian couples.
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Change your name? Make a will? Ten things you must do after a divorce, but probably haven't.
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Most divorces are conducted without professional help. Read our tips to remaining amicable.
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Divorce isn't the only alternative. Read our practical advice on relationship counselling.
Date: 27 June 2008 -
How can you make sure your divorce is a quickie divorce? And can it be a DIY divorce too? Find out how to save time, money and heartache over your divorce.
Date: 27 June 2008 -
Find out how you can protect yourself financially in a divorce. But remember the cost of dissembling can be higher than the potential gains!
Date: 27 June 2008 -
Find out if divorce courts really do favour mothers over fathers when it comes to ruling on the care of their children.
Date: 27 June 2008 -
Find out if you can conduct a DIY divorce and how to save £££s if you do need a divorce solicitor.
Date: 27 June 2008 -
Find out how mediation can offer an effective and cheap way out from bad feeling and spiralling divorce costs.
Date: 27 June 2008 -
How can you protect yourself during a divorce. And what is a Class F Land Charge or a Form MH1? Find out all about your rights during divorce.
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Issues that arise over contact with children during and after divorce explained.
Date: 27 June 2008 -
Find out how financial orders work during a divorce, and what you must do to ensure you don't miss out.
Date: 27 June 2008 -
Find out what you can (and can't) do with maintenance orders and payments after a divorce.
Date: 27 June 2008 -
Five things you must do after your divorce - have you done them?
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When making a will you need to think about the property that you own. And how you own it. This is because, under current law, not all property can be passed on under a will.
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Date: 11 June 2008
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Find out what an affidavit does, when you need to use one, and how to fill in an affidavit form here.
Date: 9 June 2008 -
We tell you the grounds for divorce and how to do your own DIY divorce in Scotland.
Date: 6 June 2008 -
'Common law' marriage doesn't exist legally. Read our top tips to protecting yourself financially.
Date: 5 June 2008 -
Thinking of living together and buying a property? Find out how you should legally own your home.
Date: 5 June 2008 -
Find out the grounds you can use when divorcing, from separation to unreasonable behaviour.
Date: 5 June 2008 -
Divorced or separated? Here's why you should be making a will (or remaking your existing will) now.
Date: 4 June 2008 -
Find out how you can protect your family from the cohabitation risks by making a will today.
Date: 4 June 2008 -
School appeals expert John Chard tells you what you need to know before making a school appeal.
Date: 28 May 2008 -
Has your child been refused a place at the school of your choice? Are you thinking about making a school appeal? John Chard, an expert in school admissions and appeals, outlines how the school appeal process works.
Date: 28 May 2008 -
Did the school adhere to the rules when it turned down your child for a school place? Find out the recent law changes on school admissions and school appeals, so that you know all the latest laws when you're making your school appeal.
Date: 28 May 2008 -
Confused by catchment areas, admission authorities, class size appeals, prejudice appeals and independent appeal panels! This jargon buster will help you to understand the key terms that are used for school admissions and appeals.
Date: 28 May 2008
