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I do...get the ipod when we split up

11th of May, 2010

Gadget mad couples are drawing up pre-nuptial deals to decide who gets the iPod if they split. The special "e-nup" arrangements have been created by lawyers. Plasma TV's, games consoles, MP3s and laptops are all being included... ...

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Do you believe in instant attraction

11th of May, 2010

Love at first sight definitely exists, though it doesn't necessarily last forever. I'm handling divorces for people in their 60s and 70s and so many of them tell me they fell in love at first sight. ...

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Divorce Vouchers

11th of May, 2010

It could be the perfect gift for the couple who have marriage problems. A firm of family and divorce lawyers is offering gift vouchers to give to those whose marriage is in trouble. ...

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Divorce surge 'unparalleled'

11th of May, 2010

Family solicitors reported a surge in divorce enquiries before Christmas and have predicted that the number of divorces will rocket in 2020, with January likely to be the busiest month. The rush comes as ... ...

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Climbdown by 'career divorcee' adds weight to pre-nups

11th of May, 2010

Pre-nuptial wedding agreements are set to become "binding and enforceable" in England, experts predicted yesterday, after a woman described as a "career divorcee" dropped her claim for a share of her husbands 45 million fortune. Susan Crossley, thought to be worth ... ...

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Breaking up is hard to do - Page 2

11th of May, 2010

Question: What rights do I have to my husband's pension if we divorce? I've spent the past 18 years bringing up our children and have only worked part-time for odd periods. Answer: Given that you had a long marriage and gave up work to care to care for your children, if you get divorced the court will compensate you pension-wise. For example ......

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Breaking up is hard to do - Page 1

11th of May, 2010

Question: My partner and I live together but are about to split up. How does our legal and financial situation differ from that of a couple who are actually married? Answer: The legal status of cohabitees is governed by a number of different laws and statutes, but as a cohabitee you don't have a right to receive maintenance, inheritance rights o...

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A lawyers view on divorce

11th of May, 2010

Some reports claim that an amicable settlement could be imminent between Madonna and Guy. But the fact that they have hired two Britain's most formidable divorce lawyers would suggest a battle is more likely. In Madonna's corner... ...

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World's first online e-nup

7th of May, 2010

In the week that another twist emerges in the Mills versus McCartney divorce saga the world’s first downloadable pre-nup, aka the E-Nup, is made available to cohabiting or married couples who want to protect their digital assts in the event of a break-up. The UK consumer electronics market is now worth 11 billion and the average home has sixteen ...

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