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Archive for August 2009

Are the odds stacked in favour of ‘gold diggers’?

I have been fortunate enough recently to attend two horse racing events. I love the races, even though I’m not much of a gambler. The sleek lines of the beautiful horses, the roar of the crowd, everyone dressed up to the nines; intent on …

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Child Support and Overseas Parents

I recently heard a case about a father, living overseas, who was billed £12,000 for child maintenance by the CSA when he returned to England. My first thought was there had been an administrative error.

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Divorce and its Effects on Children

Dirk Lindner’s edgy portrait of Jean-Christophe Novelli and Novelli’s daughter Christina caught my eye as I was scanning The Sunday Times Magazine yesterday. I began to read the interview and I was soon hooked. It was a cracking piece, …

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Divorce and Grandparents’ Rights

The Mature Times asked me to write about divorce and grandparents’ rights. My article also offers advice to grandparents who are caught up in such a situation and are concerned that they may lose contact with their grandchildren. On family …

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The “Agunah”, Jewish Divorce and the Right to Choose

On Sunday I watched a Channel 4 documentary called Revelations: Divorce - Jewish Style. It focused upon the get: this is a divorce document, presented by a husband to a wife who accepts it. They are then divorced in Jewish law.

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Any Questions? By guest blogger Robin Charrot.

I have noticed that many new visitors arrive at this blog after entering questions about their predicaments into Google. I asked Cheshire divorce lawyer Robin Charrot if he could help out with some answers. how to act in court For most court …

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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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