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2 min readHandling a dispute can be very stressful and sometimes, even risky. After all the struggle and sleepless nights, when a dispute gets resolved, a new challenge arises – ensuring that the settlement is well documented. This is crucial because if you do not get it done properly, complex issues can arise in later months or … Read more

3 min read‘Common law marriage’ is the term used to describe cohabiting couples who enjoy most of the same legal rights and recognitions as a married couple, despite choosing not to partake in a legal ceremony. While existing in some states in America, common law marriage is not recognised in England and Wales. Relationship Breakdown In the … Read more

2 min readWhen someone takes a child, who is under the age of 16, outside the UK without appropriate consent from those who have parental responsibility, it is called Child Abduction. Under the Child Abduction Act 1984, Child Abduction is a criminal offence. In most cases, consent is needed from the mother, father, or guardian. In certain … Read more

2 min readWhether an Islamic marriage is recognised in law within the United Kingdom largely depends on the circumstances of where the marriage took place. Let us consider two different scenarios: If a couple has undertaken the Sharia marriage ceremony, usually called “Nikah”, in the UK, but did not have a civil marriage, the marriage will not … Read more

3 min readWhen handling matters of child arrangements after separation, the child or children’s welfare is of paramount importance to the Court. When the Court receives an application, it first refers the case to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS). Prior to the first hearing, CAFCASS will do the following: CAFCASS will strive … Read more

2 min readDivorced couples believe that, once the divorce is finalised, all ties financial or otherwise to each other are severed. However, a divorce brings only the marriage to an end. Either party to the marriage could, in future, make a financial claim. Whether or not financial proceedings have been dismissed, a general rule of thumb is … Read more

2 min readWhen a couple with children gets divorced or separated, the child custody law determines who takes responsibility of the child’s care, residence and education. In simpler terms, a decision has to be made on where the child will stay after parental breakup. Such an arrangement is called ‘child custody’. But in recent times, it is … Read more