What is a domestic violence protection notice and order? A domestic violence protection order (DVPO) and domestic violence protection notice (DVPN) is a civil remedy for domestic violence matters. It is used to give individuals protection after…
NO-FAULT DIVORCE What is No-fault Divorce? No-fault divorce is intended to be introduced in the UK as the new matrimonial law by Autumn 2021. This will be the biggest reform in the area of divorce law in…
In the news this week, a female Cambridge graduate who gave up her career to stay at home to care for her is awarded £400,000 compensation from her husband on top of equal share of the couple’s…
The end of a marriage or civil partnership can be a very long, stressful and often complicated process. Under these circumstances, the last thing a financially unstable/weaker partner would or should think about is how they will…
Proceedings for divorce cannot be commenced within the first year of marriage. To issue divorce proceedings currently you would have to show Grounds for Divorce. There is only one ground for divorce, namely that the marriage has…
Our children live with me. My ex-partner insists that should agree to contact with the children. Should I agree? The short answer is no. If either you or your children remain at risk of abuse then contact…
For the first time in over 40 years, the Ministry of Justice have confirmed that the law on divorce will be dramatically updated following calls for reform. The law relating to divorce has seen little change since…
Broadly speaking all assets in a marriage fall part of the matrimonial assets pot except for non-matrimonial property. Generally non-matrimonial property is: • Acquired by one party before the marriage. • Acquired by one party by gift.…
“Tough times never last, but tough people do.” – Dr. Robert Schuller At Mackenzie & Co we deal with victims of domestic abuse on a regular basis. Am I being abused? Am I a victim of abuse?…
