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The Latest from Trust Family Law

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Children

How to Talk About Money Before Marriage

Money and marriage can be an uncomfortable mix. Many couples find it easier to talk about wedding plans, holidays or even future children than to discuss finances. Yet research and…

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Legal Agreements

Do Prenups Hurt Relationships or Help Them?

What Therapists, Research and Global Practice Reveal

Prenuptial agreements, or Prenups, have long divided opinion. Some view them as unromantic or pessimistic, as though they signal a lack of faith…

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Children

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Prenuptial Agreements

Marriage is not only a personal and emotional commitment but also a financial partnership. Increasingly, couples are considering prenuptial agreements (“prenups”) to provide clarity and security about how assets will…

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Children

How far can a Parent move ? A guide to internal relocation in England & Wales

Introduction

If you share joint custody of a child in England or Wales, you may be wondering: how far can one parent move without breaking the law or damaging their…

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Children, Co Parenting, Divorce, Legal Agreements, Unmarried Couples

Moving in with a new Partner before Divorce; is it best to wait ?

Divorce is already a deeply personal and often stressful life transition. Add a new relationship into the mix, and things can get even more complicated, especially if you are considering…

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Divorce

Divorce Party: The celebration you didn’t expect

When most people think of a party, they think of birthdays, weddings, engagements, traditional milestones, full of socially sanctioned optimism and well-worn rituals. But what about the less expected turning…

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Divorce

Avoiding the elephant trap: The legal consequences of premature remarriage

Remarriage can introduce a host of unexpected challenges when it comes to financial settlements following a divorce. In particular, if a spouse remarries too swiftly, they risk losing certain financial…

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Divorce

What is an FDR and what to expect

When navigating the complexities of financial disputes during divorce, understanding the purpose and process of a Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing is essential. An FDR appointment is a key step…

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Children

Safeguarding Confidentiality in Children Proceedings

Children proceedings in England and Wales take place behind closed doors for a very good reason: to protect the welfare, privacy, and best interests of the child. Recent discussions, often…

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Children, Divorce

Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

It was a cold Tuesday evening, the kind where the frost sneaks into your bones and your breath hangs in the air. Ella stood at the front door, her seven-year-old…

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