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A recent report from the Office for National Statistics shows that the age at which people are getting married continues to rise. Historically, the largest number of marriages were to men and women in their twenties. More recently, the highest number of marriages and civil partnerships has occurred among people in their thirties.

It is often the case that parties to a divorce do not have the same financial resources at their disposal, for example, one party may have been a stay-at-home parent allowing the other to climb the career ladder to a well paid job. Similarly, one party may have a steady, ready income whereas the other may have money, but that money may not be readily accessible for instance where it is tied up in property.

Family arbitration is a method of resolving a dispute and an alternative to going to court where mediation and /or negotiations between parties, with or without their solicitors, have failed to result in an agreement. A separating couple can use this service perhaps where they have a dispute over finances or over the arrangements regarding the children, following the breakdown of their relationship.

Cohabiting couples are officially the fastest growing family type and whilst it’s the preferred option for many, there are some legal issues cohabiting couples should consider. 

Do you know someone who is suffering from domestic violence?

Are you worried about another person - a member of your family, a child, and concerned about experiences they may be having within their family?

What can you do? What should you do?

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