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Forsters LLP | United Kingdom | 26 May 2022
Introduction of no-fault divorce
No-fault divorce recently came into force in the United Kingdom, giving separating couples a less acrimonious divorce process, as they no longer need to apportion blame for the breakdown of their marriage. No-fault divorce is not expected to diminish the importance of the constitution of marriage. There will likely be a brief increase in the number of divorces due to people waiting for the......
MME Legal Tax Compliance | Switzerland | 19 May 2022
“Marriage for everyone” comes into force on 1 July 2022
From 1 July 2022, marriage in Switzerland will be open to all individuals, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation.
MME Legal Tax Compliance | Switzerland | 19 May 2022
Ehe für alle tritt am 1. Juli 2022 in Kraft
Ab dem 1. Juli 2022 steht die Ehe in der Schweiz neu Allen Personen offen, unabhängig ihres Geschlechts oder ihrer sexuellen Orientierung.
A G Paphitis & Co | Cyprus | 24 Mar 2022
Divorce proceedings in Cyprus
For many couples, divorce proceedings are the first experience they have with the courts of law. This article explains every step of the divorce process in Cyprus for both civil and religious weddings, including eligibility and the possible grounds for divorce.
A G Paphitis & Co | Cyprus | 18 Nov 2021
Division of matrimonial assets in Cyprus
The law concerning the division of matrimonial assets in the case of marriage dissolution in Cyprus is neither clear nor easy to resolve. It can, therefore, be seen as complex and wide. The main reason for such complexity is that every case will be decided on its own specific facts, which will vary significantly. The Family Court judges should apply the principles of discretion in order to......
Anthony Gold | United Kingdom | 2 Nov 2021
To be or not to be - marriage and the Court of Protection
The recent case of WU v BU (by her litigation friend, the Official Solicitor) [2021] EWCOP 54 is interesting and demonstrates a situation where P was…
Brodies LLP | United Kingdom | 22 Oct 2021
A rose by any other name...? Alternatives to marriage
Many couples may not know that they have options when choosing how to formalise their relationship. While most couples still choose to celebrate and…
Herrington Carmichael LLP | United Kingdom | 23 Jun 2021
Minimum legal age of marriage - set to raise to 18 in England and Wales
There has been a lot of media coverage recently, regarding the Government’s pledge to raise the minimum legal age of marriage to 18 in England and…
Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers | United Kingdom | 2 Jun 2021
Overseas Marriages & Civil Partnerships in UK Visa Applications
For those applying for entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK as a partner under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules, the applicant is…
Berger Singerman LLP | USA | 7 Apr 2020
Your Covid-19 Guide to Divorce and Co-Parenting
Your Covid-19 Guide to Divorce and Co-Parenting April 7, 2020 As if going through a divorce is not stressful enough, you are now asked to navigate…
