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The importance of pre-nuptial agreements

In recent years there has been a rise in the number of couples getting a pre-nuptial agreement – also known as a pre-marital agreement and commonly known as a pre-nup. In this article, we explain what a pre-nuptial agreement is, why they are important, and the reasons why you might want to consider getting one if you are getting married.

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Divorce in same sex marriages

Same sex marriage was introduced by the Coalition Government, with the Marriage (Same Sex Couples Act) being passed by Parliament on the 17th July 2013, and the first same sex marriages taking place less than a year later on the 29th March 2014. Previously, same sex couples had not been able to get married, but since 2005 had been able to enter into a Civil Partnership. The Civil Partnership Act (2004) was passed in November 2004 and took effect from 5th December 2005. Registering a Civil Partnership gave couples the same legal rights as marriage gave same sex couples. Couples who are in a civil partnership are able to convert it into a marriage if they so choose.

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What to expect from the divorce process

The process of getting a divorce in England and Wales will, of course, vary from case to case, as no two cases are identical. However, the basic principles behind a divorce will largely be the same, so this article explains what you can expect if you are considering getting divorced, or if you are already at the start of divorce proceedings.

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