Government Ministers announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which will allow married couples to divorce without assigning blame, came into force on 6th April 2022. This is much later than originally planned, apparently to allow time for the necessary computer system changes to be made to HMCTS’s online divorce systems. The “no…
Cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, is in the news on a daily basis. More and more people are investing in these alternative assets, as well as NFT artworks and tokens. But what happens when these assets are held by one person in a marriage? What part do they play in the settlement agreement of…
Lockdowns and social distancing measures have caused court closures, which will increase delays where there are already backlogs. Further disputes involving supply-chain issues, employment disputes and other commercial matters emerging from the pandemic will further increase the backlog of cases. Courts are using video conferencing technology to conduct hearings, but another way to bypass the…
