New “no-fault” divorce laws will take effect on April 6, 2022
From April 6, 2022, a new online service for filing for divorce will be available. Couples must submit an application under the current law by March 31, 2022, or wait for the changes to take effect. Changes to divorce legislation will take effect on April 6th of this year. To accommodate this change, the UK […]
Know About Coercive Control and What You Can Do About It
Domestic violence isn’t just physical. People can be subjected to assault, threats, humiliation, and intimidation to order to punish or frighten them – this is known as coercive control. With the passage of the Serious Crime Act in December 2015, coercive control became illegal in England and Wales. The act made “controlling or coercive behaviour” in […]
How to Deal With Suspected Hidden Cryptocurrency in Matrimonial Finance during Divorce Proceedings
You may be aware that assets such as property, pensions, investments, and savings all need to be handled within the case of a divorce. Furthermore, in the case of a divorce, the Court now considers any cryptocurrency to be part of the marriage pot of funds. Cryptocurrencies can either be a very good or a […]
Can I give my child the covid-19 vaccine if the other parent disagrees?
While preparations are being made in the UK for voluntary vaccination of all children ages 12-15, pharmaceutical companies are rapidly conducting clinical trials on children as young as six months. There can be clashes among parents who disagree on giving their children a vaccine. If parents cannot agree, the family court will determine what is […]
How to Travel Abroad If Your Children Have a Different Surname
Summer holidays are just around the corner, and most of us have plans to soak up as much sun as possible. If you plan on travelling and have a different surname to that of your child, Royce Legal Solicitors recommend that you take action now to avoid needless tension. Why Is a Surname Important? Most […]
What Are The Grounds For a Divorce?
According to divorce statistics in 2017, the divorce rate was 42% for marriages in England and Wales. Currently, the rate stands at 62% (for heterosexual couples). The divorce rate for heterosexual couples is higher in men aged 45 to 49 and women aged 40 to 44. Likewise, 60% of heterosexual marriages end before the 20-year […]
