Divorce and Splitting Up - Softcover

Clout, Imogen

 
9781844900343: Divorce and Splitting Up

Synopsis

Divorce, separation, dissolution of a civil partnership or
simply splitting up with a partner is never easy - the emotional upheaval,
legal complexities and financial implications make even the most amicable
parting a demanding business; when children are involved, couples are in
dispute and property needs to be divided the whole process can be fraught
with difficulties. And it's not just for married couples that is
complicated: the dissolution of civil partnerships and the splitting up of
cohabiting couples means the subject has become more varied and more
complex.
Divorce and Splitting Up offers comprehensive, clear, step-by-step guidance
through the whole process, explaining how the law works, drawing attention
to key considerations and looking at ways of minimising unnecessary
conflict and costs

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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

Divorce or splitting up is never easy - the emotional upheaval, especially when children are involved, legal complexities and financial implications make even the most amicable parting a demanding business. This invaluable guide offers comprehensive, step-by-step advice on the whole process, along with clear explanations of how the law works and guidance on the key considerations and ways to avoid conflict and extra cost whether you are married, civil partnered, unmarried, straight, gay, young or old.This book covers topics such as: choosing a solicitor, deciding when to go to court and legal fees; mediation and what it can help to achieve; telling the children and what you need to know about child maintenance; pensions, property and other financial concerns; legal measures to deal with child abduction or domestic abuse; and, different laws and procedures in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It covers married, civil partnership and unmarried couples.

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