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What is gaslighting?

Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse whereby the abuser gains complete control over their partners mind through emotional manipulation. If you think you are in an abusive relationship read our blog to help you recognise if you are in an abusive relationship.

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How long does it take to get a divorce?

All applications made on or after the 6th April 2022 are applied for on a no-fault basis. This means neither party has to attribute blame to one another for the reason of their marriage breakdown. The timeline for getting a divorce finalised is a minimum of 26 weeks based upon the new legislation.

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Divorce and Cost of Living Pressures

Many people believe that financial pressures in marriages are one of the main reasons for divorce. However, this year research suggests financial pressures are the very thing keeping couples together.

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Protecting your retirement position on divorce

Pensions provide stability, consistency and support you financially during retirement. We believe it is vital to know and to share how you can make the initial steps for protecting your future retirement position on divorce.

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What are Matrimonial and Non-Matrimonial Assets?

When couples divorce, it is commonly believed that all assets are split equally between parties however this is rarely the case. The reason behind this is when assets are put into the ‘matrimonial pot’ ready for dividing between parties it is important to distinguish between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets.

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