How to start a divorce in England and Wales

When a marriage goes sour it’s important to know when to call it a day. A new life on your own can be daunting but it is better than living out a failed relationship day-to-day. Solicitors make a lot of money from divorce cases, as most people in the UK don’t know how to start ...

How does the court quantify spousal periodical payments?

Image via Wikipedia I have read an interesting article on Family Law week about how to quantify spousal maintenance. Although this article is mainly for the benefit of legal practiioners it will also be useful for lay people in considering what the court are likely to look at when deciding what maintenance for a spouse ...