http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/ Wilson Nesbitt Solicitors - Divorce News RSS feed en-gb email@wilson-nesbitt.co.uk info@flamegreen.com 30 http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/1271/14112008/couple_divorces_after_virtual_infidelity.html In news that may be of interest to solicitors in Northern Ireland, a married couple has divorced after the husband was caught having an affair with a female in virtual world Second Life.David Pollard and Amy Taylor, who met online and got married both in the virtual world and in real life are... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:00:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/1220/16102008/divorce_rates_change_depending_on_economic_conditions.html A new working paper has looked at the savings rates of families in Ireland before and after divorce was legalised 12 years ago - and has found that there was a rise in the amount of savings after 1996 when compared to other European countriesThe New York Times reports that this may point to... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:00:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/1164/28082008/irelands_divorce_rate_on_the_up.html The rate of divorce is growing in Ireland, according to a report, having increased by 70 per cent from 2002 to 2006.In news that may be of interest to solicitors, figures published in the Irish Independent show that the number of divorced people was 35,100 in 2003 but 59,000 in 2006.A divorce... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:30:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/1004/19082008/britains_divorce_rate_rises_by_150_per_cent.html Figures published in the Sun have claimed that Britain's divorce rate has risen 150 per cent, with the credit crunch top of the blame list.According to the Sun, January usually sees the largest numbers of break ups, attributed to couples falling out over Christmas, but this year saw... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:46:01 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/905/08082008/divorced_parents_need_to_consider_the_children.html Divorced couples should ensure they are able to put their differences aside for important family gatherings such as weddings and graduations, a family solicitor has said.Writing on her law blog, Diane Benussi advised parents to consider in advance how they will react to sitting together during... Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:38:21 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/903/08082008/new_divorce_rights_for_muslim_women.html Muslim women in the UK are to be given increased rights regarding divorce under Sharia law and negotiated between Islamic organisations and clerics.Women and men will be given more equal rights, with polygamy for men now banned.Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, director of the Muslim Institute Dr... Fri, 8 Aug 2008 13:49:00 UTC 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 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/900/06082008/charity_launches_anti-domestic_violence_campaign.html Anti-domestic abuse charity Refuge has launched a campaign intended to warn people about the early warning signs of domestic abuse.Research from Refuge has shown 87 per cent of women were not given information about domestic violence in school and three-quarters of respondents were not aware that... Wed, 6 Aug 2008 13:57:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/899/05082008/abusive-partner_killers_not_murderers.html People who are driven to killing their abusive partners are not the same as murderers, according to a domestic violence victim writing in the Belfast Telegraph.Nicola Henry told the newspaper that after a decade living under the influence of an abusive partner, she believes those driven to... Tue, 5 Aug 2008 16:25:00 UTC 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 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/880/29072008/mothers_calling_for_more_family_justice_centres.html The mothers of three women who were killed by violent ex-partners are calling for the establishment of more family justice centres around Britain and Northern Ireland.Tricia Bernal claimed that her daughter Clare would not have been shot by former boyfriend Michael Pech if she had been able to... Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:09:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/878/28072008/divorce_set_to_go_continental.html Nine countries in the EU are poised to harmonise their divorce laws.It was a move which was meant to include all members of the union but only certain countries have indicated they want to take part in the process.The nations interested in collaborating over the new rules are Austria, Greece,... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:54:00 UTC 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 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/873/23072008/legal_changes_ahead_for_domestic_violence_defence.html The government has announced that the law governing women who kill their partners following periods of domestic violence is to change.Under legal changes, the defences for those women who are on trial for murder in these cases are to be widened and clarified, the Guardian reports.Speaking to... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:03:00 UTC 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 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/871/22072008/war_causing_divorce_and_domestic_abuse.html Long deployments in war zones are causing disputes between partners and provoking domestic violence in the US, it has been claimed.According to divorce lawyers in the country, the phenomenon, which could also be apparent among couples in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which has seen the... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:36:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/867/21072008/settlements_may_be_reassessed_in_light_of_crunch.html The circumstances of the credit crunch may bring couples in Northern Ireland back to their solicitors to reassess financial settlements, the Times has reported.According to the newspaper, family law solicitor Geoffrey Shannon believes partners may have to re-open negotiations if either... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:03:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/865/17072008/domestic_violence_conference_to_be_held.html Worldwide experts on domestic violence are to come to a conference at Europe's first Family Justice Centre in Croydon.The conference will take place on July 24th and 25th and will discuss issues such as forced marriages, honour killings, domestic violence and child abuse, 24dash.com... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:33:00 UTC 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 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/838/27062008/dads_%22driven_to_distraction%22_over_custody_rights.html Fathers in the UK and Northern Ireland are too concerned about not getting enough time with their children after a divorce, a family lawyer has claimed.According to Diane Benussi, fathers are now generally given "generous contact rights" for their children by solicitors and... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:16:00 UTC 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 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/828/20062008/civil_partnership_split_warning.html People considering entering into a civil partnership in Northern Ireland should consult solicitors and plan carefully before taking the vows, it has been advised.According to the Law Society, entering into a civil partnership invalidates any existing will so both partners will need to consult... Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:45:00 UTC 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 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/831/18062008/female_domestic_violence_victims_should_not_be_jailed.html Prisons are not designed for women, who have mainly committed non-violent crimes, and who have often suffered domestic violence or sexual abuse, a group of charities has claimed.The group of foundations, including the Diana Memorial Fund, the Nationwide Foundation and the Bromley Trust, has said... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:57:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/821/18062008/parents_need_to_communicate_with_children_during_divorce.html In the course of and after a divorce, parents and solicitors need to explain and communicate with any children, it has been claimed.Writing for Mondaq, solicitor Donal Quinn advised parents to listen to their children and "select effective (whether formal or informal) means of support... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:49:00 UTC 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 UTC 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 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/815/13062008/mps_recommend_education_on_domestic_violence.html The all-party home affairs select committee has recommended that children in both primary and secondary school be taught about domestic violence and forced marriage.According to their report, the committee said it was "alarmed" that children are not educated about the issue.It... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:30:00 UTC 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 UTC 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 UTC