Child Arrangements and 'Custody': How Shared Care Actually Works in UK Law
The word 'custody' isn't actually used in current UK family law - it was replaced years ago by a different legal framework focused on practical…
Marsha Marcus-Kennedy
September 29th 2026
The 2026 Consultation: How Divorce and Cohabitation Law Could Be About to Change
A genuinely significant government consultation, launched in June 2026, could reshape both cohabitation rights and the financial rules around divorce…
Marsha Marcus-Kennedy
September 27th 2026
The Real Cost of Getting Divorced in the UK in 2026
Divorce costs vary enormously depending on how much you and your ex-partner can agree between yourselves - the legal process of ending a marriage is now…
Marsha Marcus-Kennedy
September 25th 2026
Cohabiting Couples and Separation: Why 'Common Law Marriage' Doesn't Exist
Nearly half of people in England and Wales - 47%, according to a 2026 government consultation - believe 'common law marriage' gives unmarried couples…
Marsha Marcus-Kennedy
September 23rd 2026
No-Fault Divorce Explained: The Timeline From Application to Final Order
Since April 2022, getting divorced in England and Wales no longer requires proving your spouse did something wrong - but the process still has a fixed…
Marsha Marcus-Kennedy
September 21st 2026
How Money Actually Gets Divided in a UK Divorce: A Plain-English Guide
There's no fixed formula for dividing money in a UK divorce - no automatic 50/50 split, no simple calculator. Courts have wide discretion, guided by a…
Marsha Marcus-Kennedy
September 19th 2026