http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/ Wilson Nesbitt Solicitors - Financial Settlements 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/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/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 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/853/10072008/britain_faces_family_court_secrecy_investigation.html Family courts in Great Britain and Northern Ireland are facing an investigation by Europe into secrecy in the system, the Times reports.Recent allegations have said reporting restrictions and controlled entry to courts can allow miscarriages of justice and mean children can be removed from their... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:00 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/839/27062008/northern_ireland_residents_never_too_young_to_write_a_will.html It is never too early to visit solicitors to draw up a will, according to Help the Aged.The charity has commented that whether or not to write a will depends on circumstances rather than age.Head of wills and legacies at the charity Helen Foster said that for the wealthy, it is always useful to... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:24:00 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/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 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/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/667/18032008/solicitors_in_northern_ireland_may_be_affected_by_mills-mccartney_divorce.html The divorce settlement between Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills could set a legal precedent that would affect solicitors in Northern Ireland.Ms Mills was awarded £23.4 million in the settlement.Predictions of what the final amount would be varied wildly, from 25 million to up to 200... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:52:00 GMT 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/570/18012008/absentee_parents_owe_%C2%A371m.html Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland have had to administrate record numbers of separations and divorces in the past year, and as such more maintenance payments for children have been necessary.However, solicitors may find that parents with custody come for advice on their non-paying... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:30:00 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/426/25102007/new_child_maintenance_system_looks_promising.html The latest figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions show early signs that the new system of securing child maintenance payments may be working.With an increase in population, family law solicitors in Northern Ireland have to deal with an increasing number of divorces; but the new... Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:00:00 BST 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/346/05092007/more_divorce_in_northern_ireland.html While the number of divorces in England and Wales dropped by 6.5 per cent in 2006, solicitors in Northern Ireland had to deal with nine per cent more divorces last year as 2,565 couples chose to split.Although the divorce rate in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level since 1984... Wed, 5 Sep 2007 12:30:00 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/218/02072007/children_should_be_in_on_proceedings.html Lord Justice Wilson, a senior judge in family law who sits in the Court of Appeal, has said that children should be included in legal proceedings so they can understand what is happening.From solicitors to the court rooms of Britain and Northern Ireland, he said the legal system was... Mon, 2 Jul 2007 14:00:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/211/27062007/father_jailed_for_csa_breach.html A solicitor has been imprisoned for failing to pay child support to his ex-wife for their three children, despite the fact that he looked after his sons half the time.Michael Cox's ex, Lesley Peach, pleaded that he should not be given a custodial sentence, yet he was sentenced to 42 days in... Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:30:00 BST http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/181/07062007/dwp_to_enforce_maintenance_payments.html With solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland having to deal with an ever-increasing number of divorces, new legislation may mean that separated parents do not have to chase each other through the courts to ensure that child maintenance is paid. The Department for Work And Pensions (DWP) has... Thu, 7 Jun 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