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Archive for May 2008

Divorce overseas: ten steps to protect your children

Frank Arndt heads the International Law Department at Stowe Family Law Our International Law Department receives a steady stream of enquiries from popular ex-pat destinations such as France, Spain, Switzerland and Australia. Some callers wish to …

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Fairness means more than 50/50

Or, as we lawyers put it, the “Objective of the Court in financial arrangements is to achieve an outcome which is fair” Two round trips to London in the lasts seven days has involved two 5am starts, four train journeys, and a stimulating but …

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Dirty Divorce Tricks – Part 2

Using a “friend” as a spy is the height of sneakiness… In case you missed it: click here for my earlier countdown of the Top Ten Dirty Divorce Tricks, numbers 10 to 6. Here are numbers 5 to 1: 5. Spending money wildly, as a form …

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Dirty Divorce Tricks – Part 1

Covert operations to uncover your partner’s secrets For certain people, divorce – or even the thought of divorce – brings their very worst qualities to the fore. Divorce is an emotional rollercoaster. When people are really …

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Family law and forensic accountants

With a forensic accountant as an advisor, a client can be given a swift measured opinion. Here at Stowe Family Law we have our own in-house forensic accountancy department. It happened more by accident than design. About four years ago, I had …

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Why are there so many divorces in Spain?

In my experience there can sometimes be “darker motives” behind a permanent move to sunny climes. The Institute of Family Policy has announced that across Europe, divorce rates are rising. The think-tank’s latest study, which is …

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Beware the desperate housewives!

“There is so much more out there” such a person might say. “Ditch him or her, and make the most of your life.” A constant concern of mine is the worrying role that “friends” can play in divorce. If I hear about a …

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Marilyn Stowe is the senior partner in Stowe Family Law, which has offices in Yorkshire, Cheshire and London. With more than 25 years’ experience handling divorce cases and family law proceedings she is regarded as one of the most formidable and sought after divorce lawyers in the UK.

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I write for the benefit of those who are experiencing family breakdown and for fellow family law professionals. Please note that all persons mentioned in the scenarios are fictitious: details have been deliberately changed in order to protect identities and other confidential circumstances of my clients.

Please also note the advice I give in each scenario must not be relied upon by anyone reading my blog. You must always take your own legal advice as your circumstances may be different and English family law is continually changing.

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