Co-Habitation and its Pitfalls

Co-Habitation and its Pitfalls

Living together with your partner is often seen as an alternative to marriage or as a temporary arrangement. Many couples believe that moving in with your partner creates a common law marriage, giving you the same rights as if you were married- It does not. It is...
What happens if a spouse hides matrimonial assets?

What happens if a spouse hides matrimonial assets?

Within matrimonial finance proceedings, it is standard procedure for both parties to disclose their assets before an informed agreement can be reached as to how the ‘matrimonial pot’ should be divided. If one party attempts to mislead the Court as to the true...
Child Contact for Violent Fathers

Child Contact for Violent Fathers

What is domestic abuse? Domestic violence is the abuse of one partner within an intimate or family relationship. It is the repeated, random and habitual use of intimidation to control a partner. The abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual....