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Financial dispute resolution (FDR) hearings

The purpose of a financial dispute resolution (FDR) hearing is to try and encourage the parties to reach a settlement. C...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Financial dispute resolution (FDR) hearings

Alternatives to Court

For most people contemplating divorce and separation, the prospect of going to Court and asking the Judge to make an ord...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Alternatives to Court

Finances: Common family law questions

CAN I LEAVE THE MATRIMONIAL HOME? This will always depend upon the particular facts of the case. The usual advice is not...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Finances: Common family law questions

Judicial separation

If married parties are able to reach an agreement with regard to all aspects of financial settlement and arrangements fo...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Judicial separation

Cohabitation

Of all the urban myths that have circulated over the years, the belief in common law marriage is without doubt the most ...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Cohabitation

Injunctions

On the breakdown of a marriage or relationship, either party or children may need protection. The law aims to provide im...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Injunctions

Prenuptial agreements

Prenuptial agreements are an increasingly common feature of modern day marriage. Commonly known as a 'prenup', it is a c...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Prenuptial agreements

International family law

In an ever shrinking world, disputes involving international family law are becoming more and more common. This can invo...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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International family law

Change of name

Changing your name in Guernsey is relatively straightforward. As an adult, you may change your name in whatever way you ...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Change of name

Family law: Useful links for Guernsey-based clients

ADOPTION www.adoptionuk.org Provides support, friendship and information to adopters and prospective adopters. www.coram...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Family law: Useful links for Guernsey-based clients

Brexit and Guernsey: What you need to know

The UK formally ceased to be a member of the EU on 31 January 2020. Following this, the terms of a withdrawal agreement ...

Guides 09/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Collas Crill explains… Accounting and auditing requirements for Guernsey companies

This is the last in our series of guides in which we examine areas of Guernsey law that frequently arise in practice. I...

Guides 23/10/2020
  • Guernsey
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