http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/ Wilson Nesbitt Solicitors - Assets Splits News RSS feed en-gb email@wilson-nesbitt.co.uk info@flamegreen.com 30 http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/901/07082008/lower_house_prices_mean_lower_divorce_rates.html A reduction in the value of properties may mean a slowing in the level of divorces taking place in Britain and Northern Ireland, according to a new survey.Savills Research found over the past ten years, peaks in the rate of house price growth tallied with a rise in the divorce rate.Lucian Cook,... Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:00:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/895/04082008/divorce_leads_to_happier_lives.html Increased divorce rates do not mean a weakening of the family unit, but actually prevent the "huge human misery" created by social taboos in the past, a commentator has said. Writing in the Guardian, Mark Lawson remarked that the past was not a "golden age",... Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:40:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/875/24072008/consider_the_implications_of_divorce.html Parents in Northern Ireland are being urged to consider the consequences of divorce on their children.Family solicitor and blogger Diane Benussi said on the Benussi blog that statistically, divorce can cause problems for children growing up in Northern Ireland or worldwide and added that... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:45:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/874/23072008/divorce_book_runs_to_second_edition.html A book explaining divorce law for those considering going through the process has proved so popular it is running to a second edition, it has been reported.The Coventry Telegraph explained that the book has proved a great hit among those considering consulting solicitors about a divorce.Andrew... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:01:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/846/03072008/divorce_does_not_have_to_be_painful.html The process of getting divorced from a partner does not necessarily need to be painful, according to a family solicitor.Nicola Walker told the Birmingham Post that while divorces are popularly perceived to be "difficult and time-consuming" they can actually be amicable,... Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:06:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/836/25062008/consult_solicitors_in_ni_for_civil_partnership_divorce.html The laws governing dissolution - or 'divorce' - in a civil partnership are not quite the same as those for married couples and as such it is essential to consult a solicitor when considering such a move in Northern Ireland, the Law Society has said.Unlike for married couples, adultery... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:48:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/823/18062008/northern_ireland_divorce_rate_hits_new_high.html The number of couples in Northern Ireland choosing to consult solicitors and divorce hit an all-time high in 2007.Statistics released by the government have shown that the number of couples divorcing in the province increased to just over 2,700 in 2007 - 14 per cent higher than during... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:49:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/820/17062008/conservatives_propose_divorce_counselling_centres.html The Conservative party has proposed the introduction of Australian-style family relationship centres to help counsel unhappy couples, it has been reported.According to the Times, David Cameron perceives the centres as a way of keeping families together or, if not, then ensuring the split is as... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:57:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/818/16062008/assets_splits_biggest_divorce_issue.html Dividing up assets is the "significant issue" needed to define divorce law, it has been claimed.Writing in the Times, lawyer Joe Vaitilingham said that while examining the legal status of pre-nups would help "well-heeled couples", the government or the Law... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:56:35 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/816/13062008/legally-binding_pre-nups_would_stop_%22fat%22_payouts.html A solicitor has said that people wishing to divorce their wealthy partners may no longer be able to expect "fat" payouts for doing so.Speaking to BBC Two's Working Lunch, family lawyer Sandra Davis explained that the introduction of legally-binding pre-nuptual agreements is... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:28:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/802/05062008/officers_to_focus_on_domestic_violence.html Police officers in the Antrim area of Northern Ireland have revealed that one of their main priorities for the year will be cutting domestic violence, the Antrim Times reports.According to official figures, Antrim police met five of their seven targets in their policing in the 2007-08 period,... Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:00:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/801/05062008/uk_divorce_fair_for_splitting_couples.html Couples from all over the UK, including Northern Ireland, who plan to divorce are being invited to the country's first 'divorce fair'.Solicitors, counsellors and financial advisors will all be on hand to explain and advise on how the process works.In 2006 there were some 12.2... Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:44:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/797/03062008/trusts_a_great_opportunity_for_lessening_inheritance_tax.html Well-planned trusts can prove a "very effective way" to reduce inheritance tax liabilities and ensure that as much of your wealth as possible is passed onto the next generation, according to expert Karen Dent.In an article for the Journal, Ms Dent has described trusts and... Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:03:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/702/08042008/paper_offers_advice_on_post-divorce_property_purchase.html Buying a property alone following a divorce can be difficult, according to Jane Bidder writing in the Telegraph.After undergoing a divorce on her own, Ms Bidder purchased a property which had a garden that was too big, large maintenance bills and mortgage payments of more than £1,000 a... Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:44:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/651/06032008/mothers_recover_financially_faster_from_divorce.html While solicitors will note that women in Belfast and Northern Ireland who choose to divorce are usually much worse off financially, mothers may be recovering faster than they used to.Although mothers in Belfast and Northern Ireland experience a significant drop in income after their solicitor has... Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/541/03012008/affairs_account_for_half_of_ni_divorces.html Affairs are the cause of half of all divorces that solicitors in Northern Ireland deal with, a higher proportion than in the rest of the UK.While only 27 per cent of divorcing couple in the whole of the UK cite infidelity for the break up of their marriage, solicitors in Belfast and Northern... Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:15:00 GMT http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/515/17122007/lists_of_assets_help_divorcing_couples.html Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland find it much easier to sort out assets splits where full a list of what is shared has been made, but now experts say it helps divorcing couples too.While solicitors in Northern Ireland and Belfast will always ask for a list of combined assets, advisers... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:30:00 GMT http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/408/11102007/widow_forced_to_settle_with_husbands_ex-wife.html Solicitors in Northern Ireland will have watched an unusual case with interest, as a woman whose husband died only hours after they married has been forced to pay £100,000 to her groom's ex-wife.Three Court of Appeal judges ruled that as Owen Soulsbury had promised his former wife,... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:30:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/401/09102007/life_changes_fuel_endowment_sales.html New research has shown that the most common reasons for selling an endowment policy in Northern Ireland are those which involve solicitors.According to aap, the endowment policy company, divorce settlements top the poll for reasons to sell up, while mortgage arrangements also feature as one of... Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:00:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/388/01102007/judge_calls_for_assets_split_review.html Solicitors could see a change in divorce law after the most senior family judge in Britain and Northern Ireland has said that the law on assets splits should be reviewed.Sir Mark Potter, president of the Family Division and head of Family Justice, told the Times that divorce awards in Britain... Mon, 1 Oct 2007 12:45:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/299/01082007/cohabitees_should_enjoy_new_rights.html The Law Commission has recommended that people who have cohabited and then split up should be given the same rights as married couples who divorce.If implemented, it could mean that cohabitees in Britain and Northern Ireland would be able to claim equivalent treatment if they had been living... Wed, 1 Aug 2007 13:15:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/244/20072007/divorcee_must_pay_for_exs_debts.html In the second case of its kind, divorcee Vivienne Avis may be forced to sell the home she has lived in for over 20 years due to the bankruptcy of her husband.A Court of Appeal confirmed a High Court ruling that Ms Avis may not be able to stay on in her home if her husband has to sell the his... Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:30:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/234/13072007/love_not_legally_binding.html With the trend for people in love to live together and even have children without being married increasing, it is vital that people get their financial arrangements sorted out through a solicitor in case something goes wrong. The number of people who cohabit as a couple is expected to double from... Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:30:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/119/10052007/divorcees_may_fund_exs_debts.html An unprecedented decision yesterday ruled that a divorcee would have to fund creditors when her ex-husband was declared bankrupt, the Times reports.Solicitors have predicted an influx of trustees in bankruptcy trying to claim assets from divorce cases, as at least 20 per cent of the 120,000... Thu, 10 May 2007 14:45:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/97/26042007/landmark_judgement_on_common-law_couple.html Solicitors across Britain and Northern Ireland will have been paying close attention to the case of Mr Stack v Ms Dowden, as judges ruled that the unmarried couple should have equal rights to a share of their home, according to the Times.Previously, unwed co-habitants were not given the same... Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:30:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/94/24042007/more_divorces_due_to_infidelity.html Adultery was cited as the leading cause for divorce last year, accounting for 32 per cent of all splits, up from 29 per cent in 2005, according to a new survey.Grant Thornton, a financial and business advice group, carried out the research, which solicitors will be glad to see involved fewer... Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:45:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/35/09032007/charman_settlement_could_set_a_precedent.html Solicitors and financial advisers alike are eagerly watching the unfolding of the Charman divorce case, currently being heard in the Court of Appeal. The final ruling on the case, which has swallowed up approximately £5 million in legal fees so far, could set a precedent in a very grey... Fri, 9 Mar 2007 14:45:00 GMT