The "Which?" Guide to Divorce: The Essential Practical Guide to the Legal and Financial Arrangements for Divorce - Softcover

Clout, Imogen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844900150 ISBN 13: 9781844900152

Publisher: Which? Books, 2005

Synopsis

Any couple contemplating divorce nees to be aware of the legal
procedures involved and the financial implications of the decisions made at
this stressful time. This guide covers all the effects of the Family Law
Act 1996. It gives details of the new public funding (legal aid)
arrangements, the changes to child support and pensions, and the
implications of the Human Rights Act 1988. It also looks at the ways in
which the courts regard financial orders following the case of White, and
discusses the role of mediation and the way in which the Family Law Act
deals with subjects such as domestic violence and matrimonial home rights.
The differences in divorce law and practice in Scotland and Northern
Ireland are also explored, helping steer couples through the maze of legal
and financial issues surrounding divorce.

About this title

Review

'Explains in simple terms how divorce works and the financial
implications' -- Mail on Sunday

'This handbook will answer your initial questions and is much
cheaper than paying a solicitor'
-- Choice

Synopsis

A complete step-by-step guide to the divorce process, covering all the legal procedures and financial implications. Also contains advice on finding the right solicitor, details on the treatment of pensions, information on court costs and advice on changes to child support.

Edition details

• Publisher: Which? Books
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844900150
• ISBN 13: 9781844900152
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352