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Can I apply for a change in access or residence for my children?
My wife and I were divorced and I was awarded access of our two young children Gus and Sue for two days a fortnight. I pay my way but I know they have been having a bit of a struggle and my ex wife Andrea has now gone back to work, which I strongly oppose. My new partner Libby and I cannot have children and Libby would be perfectly happy to give up her job to bring up the children. How do I apply for a change in the access rights? Both Gus and Sue say they want this to happen.
Divorce will involve me in severe financial hardship: can I oppose on those grounds?
My wife wants a divorce but she already has the house. I have very little money after the mortgage is paid on that house and the rent on my flat, plus very meagre living expenses etc and I know I won't be able to pay for the child support. Can I oppose a divorce on these grounds?
Divorcing from jail
How do you go about filing for a divorce if you are in jail?
Mediation and Public Funding Q&A
The Legal Services Commission have recently introduced a change in eligibility for Public Funding in family matters, making it compulsory to attend a Mediation Assessment meeting before an application for Funding can be made.
Children's Tax Credit
The Children's Tax Credit was introduced from 6 April 2001 to provide more help for people who have a child or children aged under 16 living with them. It will reduce the income tax that you need to pay. You will get the credit through your tax code. You will be able to claim only one Children's Tax Credit, even if you have more than one child living with you.
Specific Issue Order quick Q&A
What is a Specific Issue Order and how do they work?
Fear of abduction
My husband is threatening to abduct my children. What should I do?
Abusive husband won't leave the family home
I have a mortgage with my husband on our home. He is an alcoholic and has become unreasonable to live with. I have had to call the police on several occasions and have asked him to go, but he says he will not leave unless the house is sold and he is paid off. I only work part time and would not get another mortgage on my wages. I have a daughter and son who also live here. Do I have to give up my home?
Exposing your husband as a pathological liar in a divorce...
How do you expose a pathological liar to the courts in divorce proceedings?
American husband might not have finalised divorce: how can I check if he is a bigamist?
My husband is an American who told me he was divorced in the USA long before I knew him but evidence has recently been coming to light that this might not be true. I still love him but I need to know the facts. Is there any way I can easily find out?
Stockbroker wins £22,000 damages for paternity deceit
A wealthy stockbroker whose former girlfriend deceived him into believing he had fathered her son was awarded £22,400 damages against her in the high court yesterday.
Mother is investing in the marital home: how do I protect her investment in the event we divorce
I am getting married and my mother has agreed to lend us money so we can buy a house. We will still have a mortgage which I plan to pay jointly with my new wife. If the unthinkable happens and we end up breaking up, how can I ensure that my mother's equity in the house is maintained and does not become part of the divorce settlement.
How can a couple living together enjoy the same legal rights as a married couple?
Is there a way a man and woman can get a civil union or domestic partnership that gives them the same rights as a married couple?
