Tag:family law

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Advice to couples looking to avoid a stressful separation

In our Ask The Legal Expert column, Jill Bulteel, Director and Head of Family at JCP Solicitors, which has an office in Caerphilly, shares advice on no-fault divorces. Jill Bulteel, Director and Head of Family at JCP Solicitors, My wife and I have decided to split up amicably, however we…

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East Lothian’s largest legal firm launches family law division

New Legal Director to head up unparalleled team A TRUSTED solicitors and estate agency has launched the biggest family law division in its region with four new additions to its team.Garden Stirling Burnet has set up a family law division with a combined 70 years of legal experience which will…

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Ontario common-law spouses should have the same rights as married couples, family lawyers say

Some family lawyers in Ontario are calling for changes to provincial legislation that treats people living common-law differently from married couples when their relationships end.While Ontario's Family Law Act states all property acquired by a couple during marriage must, in all but a few exceptional circumstances, be split evenly if…

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After Returning To Rehab, Jackass Vet Bam Margera Has Hired An Attorney

Jackass alum Bam Margera made more than his share of headlines last month after he reportedly fled from his court-ordered rehab on two separate occasions. He was found and returned on both occasions, but rumors swirled that the departures were at least somewhat related to a split with his wife.…

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It Depends – Does it matter if the family debt is all in my name?

Click here to watch the Video In this edition of 'It depends', special counsel Craig Turvey talks about family law debt and whether it matters that it's in your name rather than your spouse's. TRANSCRIPT VIDEO Welcome to this week's edition of It Depends. Today we'll be talking about family…

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