John PratleyJun 251 minThe offices in Bristol and Exeter have re-opened with social distancing measures in place.The offices in Bristol and Exeter have re-opened following closure for the Covid 19 crisis. Both buildings have been deep cleaned and soc...
John PratleyJun 202 minNo fault divorce will probably become available in November 2021.It is likley that no fault divorce will be available in England and Wales in November 2021.
John PratleyJun 172 minNo fault divorce may become law within days.The progress of the Act of Parliament, which will introduce no fault divorce, has been followed in this blog. It is now on its last stage...
John PratleyJun 25 minImportant new guidance on treatment of pensions in divorce.I In February 2020 His Honour Judge Hess give some guidance about how about how courts will approach pensions in divorce. It is a useful ...
John PratleyApr 243 minTax changes for couples who are divorcing or separating.Tax should not be the main motivation for what you do, but sometimes a little thought and preplanning can avoid paying more tax than you ...
John PratleyApr 223 minIs an Islamic wedding legal in the UK?Is an islamic wedding legally valid in the UK? The Court of Appeal has recently reviewed the law concerning Islamic marriages in the UK. ...
John PratleyApr 204 minCan I reduce my maintenance payments during coronavirus lockdown?People are asking me whether maintenance payments can be reduced during coronavirus lockdown? As we move into the fourth week of lockdown...
John PratleyApr 61 minCan I get a divorce during coronavirus?As we all adjust to lockdown a lot of people are wondering what is and what is not possble out there. The courts are determined to keep ...
John PratleyMar 272 min Where can I get a copy of my decree absolute?The decree absolute you receive at the end of your divorce is an important legal document. But it must seem quite disappointing to some p...
John PratleyMar 271 minWe are open for business during coronavirus/corvid 19.The office buildings in Bristol and Exeter have both been closed as a result of coronavirus/corvid 19, but we are very much open for busi...
John PratleyMar 242 minWill the coronavirus emergency affect my court case?The coronavirus/covid 19 emergency is having an effect on many aspects of our lives as the governemt instructs us to limit social contact...
John PratleyMar 193 minDivorce and Pensions Reform Whilst it would be good to review the law relating to pensions in divorce, this may not be the right time to do it.
John PratleyMar 62 minDivorce and tax.Tax should not be the main motivation for what you do, but it is important to bear in mind the tax consequences of any proposed financial se
John PratleyJan 272 minOlive Groves And Olive Branches.Olive Groves And Olive Branches. Mr Christoforou has enjoyed a brief, but probably unwelcome period in the limelight, at least amongst di...
John PratleyJan 233 minCan I Emigrate With My Children?Can I Emigrate With My Children? This can be one of the most difficult decisions separated parents face. Separating itself almost always ...
John PratleyJan 92 minNo Fault Divorce Is Back On Track.The Divorce, Separation and Dissolution Bill which will introduce a no fault divorce system his back on course. The bill was originally i...
John PratleyJan 32 minWhich Is Better? Should We Have A Civil Partnership Or A Marriage?From January 2020 all couples in England and Wales can choose between a civil partnership or a marriage. Civil partnerships were created ...
John PratleyOct 8, 20192 minNo Fault Divorce Is Unlikely To Become LawNo Fault Divorce Is Unlikely To Become Law The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which is intended to introduce no fault divorce,...
John PratleySep 12, 20192 minWill Divorce Reform be a Victim of Brexit?Will Divorce Reform be a Victim of Brexit? As I mentioned in a previous post, there has always been a chance that the ‘Divorce Dissolutio...
John PratleySep 4, 20192 minDivorce Online – Repent Later?Divorce Online – Repent Later? Since April 2018 it has been possible to file your divorce petition online. This is not available to every...
