A recent Court of Appeal decision has illustrated a change in the way the Family Court is considering spousal maintenance claims.

Official statistics show that 42% of all UK marriages are now ending in divorce.

Ordinarily, the process of getting divorced, is relatively straightforward, provided the proceedings are not defended.

The 22 April 2014 marks a day of significant changes in family law as the Single Family Court comes into existence.

The recent criminal trial of Chris Huhne and his ex-wife, Vicky Pryce, threw into the spotlight the potential repercussions of an acrimonious and bitter divorce.  

In the instantaneous online world we live in, it is easy to leave behind permanent evidence which may herald the end of a relationship.  If you find yourself in this situation, do not assume that all is lost.

The Times reports today that the Law Commission has recommended that pre-nuptial agreements will be enshrined in law under plans to reform divorce laws and reduce the number of relationships ending in damaging Court battles.

What is Arbitration? Arbitration is a well-known and frequently used option for lawyers resolving commercial disputes, avoiding the expense and uncertainty of Court proceedings.