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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? IT’S A QUESTION OF DEFINITION
In March 2013, the definition of domestic violence will be extended from what was initially "incidents of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse” in 2004 to include non violent coercive behaviour which will also apply to those under eighteen. Commentators believe that preventing partners...
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DIVORCE LAW REFORMERS DABBLING
Legal reformers within the Law Commission are suggesting a formula be applied to divide matrimonial assets. The Law Commission is to report next year on recommendations to the Government and apparently they are, "looking at the boundaries of the sharing principle”. One suggestion is that...
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THE SCIENCE OF UNREASONABLE BEHAVIOUR
A common ground for divorce is the presentation of a petition based upon the perceived unreasonable behaviour of the husband or wife. The particulars or rather examples of unreasonable behaviour have to be cited within the statement of case contained in the petition. Similarly, the affect it...
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THE DIY DIVORCE
A recent tabloid tale of a bitter, estranged spouse, is classic evidence of the importance of seeking good, early, interventionist and specialist legal advice. The estranged spouse chose, during divorce proceedings, to saw furniture in half and then label one half as belonging to him....
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GOVERNMENT TO CONSULT ON BOLSTERING A CHILD’S RIGHT OF CONTACT WITH BOTH PARENTS
The Government has issued a further consultation paper proposing amending the existing law with a view to imposing a legal duty to ensure both parents have a continuing relationship with their children in the event of relationship breakdown. This reflects existing thinking that a child's...
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