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Plain-English guides on divorce, child arrangements, financial remedy, prenuptials, and more — written by the SKB Law team to help you understand your options before you call.
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Public Sector Divorce & Pension Protection Guide
For many professionals, pensions are among the most valuable assets accumulated during a marriage. Whether you work in the NHS, education, local government, the police service, the armed forces, or the private sector, understanding your pension position before making decisions about divorce can be critical.
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Your First Strategy Session Guide
Whether you are considering separation, divorce, arrangements for your children, or resolving financial matters, this guide will help you prepare for your Family Law Strategy Session.
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Organising your finances after separation
When people talk about “financial disclosure”, they usually mean one thing: both people sharing a clear picture of what they own, owe, earn, and spend.
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Finances Meeting Preparation Pack
This pack is for information only. It is designed to help you gather the information often required in financial settlement matters. You may not need all of the documents listed. Your solicitor will guide you on the documents required in your matter.
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Child Arrangements Planning Guide
This guide is for parents, guardians, or family members who want a clearer starting point when child arrangements feel uncertain or difficult.
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Prenuptial and Cohabitation Agreements
In England, prenuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements are legal instruments that individuals can use to outline their financial arrangements and obligations before entering into marriage or cohabitation. However, it is important to note that while these agreements are recognised, they are not automatically legally binding.
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Scottish laws regarding financial settlement after divorce
While both Scottish and English family law systems address divorce and financial settlements, there are notable differences between the two jurisdictions. Here are some key points of comparison between Scottish and English laws regarding the ways and means of settling financial settlements after divorce
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Divorce – how to resolve ownership of the family home
Dealing with the family home in the context of a divorce can be a complex and emotionally charged process. This issue is made more difficult by the fact that there is no standard split of assets. Indeed, English law provides several options for handling the family home depending on the circumstances of the divorce and the wishes of the parties involved.
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Can a work generated through AI be copyrighted?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the way businesses are operating. Increasingly, AI businesses use technologies or chatbots, such as ChatGPT, to generate content. The question then arises as to the ownership of the content created by generative AI.
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Custody arrangements for children during and after divorce
Divorce is an emotional time for all parties involved, as well as being a complicated logistical and legal undertaking. For parents with children, there can be fear that divorce will limit their ability to see their children. Whilst the body of law concerning child custody is complex, it is designed to ensure that the child's welfare is always the paramount consideration.
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