Are Sharia Divorces (Talagh or Talaq) valid in English law If you marry abroad and obtain a Nikkah abroad in a country which practices Sharia Law your marriage will automatically be legally recognised in England & Wales. However questions can arise as to whether the same applies when you obtain a Sharia divorce, called […]
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New Anti-stalking legislation comes into force A new offence of stalking involving fear of violence carries a maximum 5 year sentence. The new offence came into formce on 25 November 2012 and encompasses sections 111 and 112 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. The new anti-stalking legislation covers only England and Wales. The sections insert new […]
Thinking about and Deciding On Divorce Thinking about and deciding on divorce is a huge decision to be making. The mere thought of a divorce brings on thoughts of panic and doom and many people take these out on themselves. It is important though to understand that thinking you want a divorce does not […]
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Divorce and Religion
Divorce & Religion We often read in the press about politicians or religious figures complaining that that getting a divorce has been made too easy. But that is certainly not the view of divorcing couples. No matter how straightforward the law gets, the fact remains that getting divorced is a stressful experience for anyone. Let’s […]
Adultery is no longer the main cause for divorce in England Filing for divorce under the terms of adultery is no longer the leading reason for marital breakups in the UK, new research has found. According to a study by accountancy firm Grant Thornton, who release an annual survey on divorce in the UK, ‘growing […]
