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Annulment – what is a void and what is a voidable marriage?

26 March 2019 To establish that a marriage is void, one of the following grounds must be proved: that the parties are within prohibited degrees of relationship that one of the parties was under 16 that the... READ

Legal Issues Surrounding Surrogacy in Northern Ireland

20 December 2016 Family Law – legal issues surrounding the increasing use of surrogacy arrangements in Northern Ireland. Legal Issues Surrounding Surrogacy in Northern Ireland Surrogacy is the process whereby a woman carries a child through pregnancy... READ

Money, Money, Money – What Happens to Savings, Investments and Debts on Divorce?

30 November 2016 When a couple makes the decision to separate, very often there are a variety of financial issues that require to be resolved to enable a couple to cut financial ties and move on both... READ

Inherited Assets on Divorce

Upon a couple’s separation, a fundamental issue may well be the untangling of their financial affairs. In general, the Courts draw a distinction between those assets which have been accrued during the marriage, referred... READ

Understanding Matrimonial and Separation Agreements in Northern Ireland

14 November 2016 The breakdown of a marriage is never easy, and it can be particularly stressful to deal with the important issue of sorting out matrimonial assets. However, it is vital to protect yourself from the... READ

Dismissing the Myths Surrounding Divorce and Relationship Breakdowns

08 August 2016 Naomi Devlin, Specialist Family Solicitor, debunks some widespread myths surrounding Divorce and relationship breakdown Dismissing the Myths Surrounding Divorce and Relationship Breakdowns Naomi Devlin, a specialist Family Solicitor here a Worthingtons Solicitors, debunks some... READ

Legal Aid ? The Statutory Charge Explained

08 May 2013 Worthingtons Solicitors explain the reform of the Legal Aid Statutory Charge legislation and clarify when you may be required to repay some, or all the costs of your case. A reform of the Legal... READ

Nullity Proceedings ? Distinguishing Void and Voidable Marriages

15 May 2012 When a couple undergo a marriage ceremony, the presumption arises that the marriage is a lawful one; the law of nullity establishes when in fact this is not the case. There are 2 differing... READ
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