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Coercive Control: What Is It?

Richard Port MBE
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Domestic abuse is not always physical. Some of the most damaging forms of abuse leave no bruises and never culminate in a single dramatic incident. They build slowly, over months or years, as one person tightens control over another's daily life.

Pre Nuptial Agreements: what do I need to know?

Katherine Tippetts
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Pre Nuptial Agreements are increasingly favoured by couples planning to marry or enter civil partnerships, but want to decide themselves how their finances and assets should be dealt with on separation.

Presumption of parental involvement to be removed

Kennedy Langley
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The presumption of parental involvement in a child’s life is to be withdrawn, the government has announced.  This significant shift in approach is intended to increase protection for children where domestic abuse is a factor in issued Court proceedings.

Matrimonialisation: legal title to asset does not determine if it is a matrimonial asset

Sian Kenkre
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In financial proceedings on divorce, it’s not uncommon for the parties to disagree as to whether a specific asset should be included in the matrimonial ‘pot’. The landmark Supreme Court ruling in Standish has provided much-needed clarity on...