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Are You Planning To Divorce In Tunisia? Do You Know The Documents You Will Require?

Before embarking on divorce in Tunisia it is important to know which documents you will require before you start.

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Giambrone & Partners

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Divorce

How to end your Nikkah – Islamic divorce...

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Gardner Leader

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Mahr

Mahr is an obligatory gift from the husband to the wife (usually of monetary value) for the wife to use as she pleases.

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Gardner Leader

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Am I Legally Married?

Although this is a complex and ever evolving area, at the time of writing, the law in England and Wales regarding Nikkah marriages is as follows...

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Gardner Leader

Pension On Divorce Expert (PODE) Report: What Is It And When Is It Needed? (26 November 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Spousal Maintenance – Everything You Need To Know (Video)

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Child Placement And Co-Parenting In The Event Of Divorce - New Case Law From Rome

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Giambrone & Partners

Children In Divorce: Custody, Care And Control, And Access (Video)

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Withers LLP

I've Been Married Less Than A Year – Can I Still Get A Divorce?

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Buckles Law

Formation And Breakdown Of Marital Relationships: An Immigration And Family Law Perspective

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Burness Paull

Good Divorce Week 2025: How Mediation Helps (10 November 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Can I Take My Child Abroad After Divorce?

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Buckles Law

Good Divorce Week – Divorce Doesn't Always Mean Going To Court (11 November 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Supporting Neurodivergent Families: The Role Of Fidget Tools In Court (6 November 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

3 Lessons From The State Of Risk & Compliance Report

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NAVEX

Episode 20: "Trick Or Treat?" Will The Activists Be Out This Hallowe'en?... (Podcast)

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Addleshaw Goddard

Traveling To Europe? What You Need To Know About New EES And ETIAS (Podcast)

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Mayer Brown

Major ILR Changes Incoming – A Moment Of Unprecedented Shift

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Navigating Employment Investigations: What Are The Key Steps? (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Mayer Brown

Remarriage Without Closure: Why Timing Your New Beginning Matters Legally And Financially

Most people assume the divorce is "done" when the court grants the final order. In law, though, dissolving the marriage and settling the finances are two separate processes.

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Buckles Law

Dogs After Divorce – Are We Barking Up The Wrong Tree?

As one of those people with a phone covered in dog pictures (front and back), when a client asks me what happens to the dog following separation...

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Burness Paull

Is A Declaration Of Trust Enough?

It is no secret that getting on the property ladder is an increasingly difficult task. Many first time buyers are looking to the bank of mum and dad (or other family members) when buying their property.

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Gardner Leader

Domestic Abuse: Exceptional Or Everyday?

The Domestic Abuse Commissioner's report tells us that domestic abuse is everyday business in the family courts. But, for the conduct of one of the parties to affect financial remedies...

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Withers LLP

Dividing Crypto Assets In Divorce

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Buckles Law

Dividing Assets In Divorce: House Or Pension? (17 October 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Finality And Funding: The Implications Of A Clean Break Following CC v UU

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Hunters

Potanina v Potanin - Court Of Appeal Decision Concludes A Game Of Snakes & Ladders

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Withers LLP

Navigating Privilege And Proportionality In Family Law Cases, And How Legal Costs Can Spiral

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Withers LLP

Resolution Together

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Hunters

Infidelity In Your Marriage: Understanding Your Legal Options (29 September 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Reflections On The One-Couple One-Lawyer Model: Insights From Dr Rachael Blakey's Research

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Hunters

Alex Brereton Comments On Potanina v Potanin Judgment's Impact On International Divorce Claims

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Hunters

Asset Division: Navigating The Complexities Of Divorce (Video)

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Withers LLP

Infidelity In Your Marriage: Understanding Your Legal Options (29 September 2025)

Discovering infidelity in your marriage strikes at the core value of a marriage… trust.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Reflections On The One-Couple One-Lawyer Model: Insights From Dr Rachael Blakey's Research

This week saw the publication of Dr Rachael Blakey's thought-provoking report Evaluating innovative family law practice: the ‘one-lawyer-two-clients' format.

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Hunters

Alex Brereton Comments On Potanina v Potanin Judgment's Impact On International Divorce Claims

Alex Brereton, Partner in our Family & Relationships department, has commented on the Court of Appeal's recent decision in Potanina v Potanin (No.2)...

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Hunters

Asset Division: Navigating The Complexities Of Divorce (Video)

Dividing assets in a divorce can be complex and emotionally charged. In this video, we explain how courts in different jurisdictions approach asset division, what factors influence the outcome, and how to protect...

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Withers LLP

Family Law Through A Trauma-informed Lens

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Burness Paull

Pre-nups: A Different Type Of Insurance Policy

Pre-nups allow couples to retain control over their finances and have certainty over what may happen in the future.

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Burness Paull

How To Protect Your Business In Divorce

Divorce is never easy, but for business owners it carries an additional layer of complexity. Alongside the personal and emotional impact, you may face the possibility that your business...

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Parker Bullen

Back-To-School And Separation: Starting Divorce Proceedings In The UK

The end of summer often brings reflection. For some couples, the holidays have highlighted long-standing issues, and the decision to separate has become clear.

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Herrington Carmichael

How Do You Legally End A Civil Partnership?

Entering a civil partnership is a significant legal step that grants couples many of the same rights and responsibilities as marriage.

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

How English Judges Decide The Finances On Divorce – And What Standish v Standish Means For You

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Why Choosing A Qualified Divorce Lawyer Matters In Family Law Proceedings

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Parker Bullen

Post-Nups vs Settlement Agreements: The Battle For A Clean Break In PN v SA [2025] EWFC 141

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Jurisdiction Plays A Key Role When Getting A Divorce: Considering The Financial Advantages Of A Divorce In The UK Or Abroad

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Hunters

Pets Are Property – But Should They Be? How Pets Are Treated On Divorce

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Prenuptial Agreements After Helliwell v Entwistle: What You Need To Know

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Spencer West

How Much Should I Tell My Teen About My Divorce? Balancing Curiosity With Boundaries

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Herrington Carmichael

What's Mine Might Stay Mine: Supreme Court Rules On Pre-Marital Gifts: Standish v Standish (29 July 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Hot Off The Press - The Supreme Court Judgment In Standish v Standish

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Withers LLP

Can You Really Get A Clean Break In Divorce?

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Withers LLP

Keeping Your Family Close, But Your Ex-in-laws Closer: Material Non-disclosure In The UK Family Court

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Withers LLP

Coldplay, Cheating, And The End Of The Blame Game: What No-Fault Divorce Really Means In England And Wales

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Herrington Carmichael

Signing Away The Business? How Spousal Interest Waivers Fare In California Divorces

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IR Global

Pensions On Divorce: Practical Hurdles And The Gender Pension Gap

United Kingdom Employment

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Ius Laboris

Standish Standoff: Supreme Court Clarifies What Counts As 'Shared' In Divorce

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Rothera Bray

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Separating Finances In A Divorce | The Divorce Financial Process (Video)

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IBB Law

Impact Of Divorce On Pre-Settled Status｜How Divorce Affects Your UK Pre-Settled Status (Video)

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Latitude Law

Family Law Webinar: The 99%ers: What Do Real New Worth Clients Need? | Series Two | Part Three (Video)

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Bindmans LLP

What Happens To Any Assets I Sold Or Transferred 24 Months Before Starting Divorce Proceedings? (18 September 2023) (Video)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Enabling Better Communication And Reducing The Long-term Impact Of Divorce On Families (Video)

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Withers LLP

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