The government has launched a consultation designed to strengthen the rights of 3.5 million cohabiting couples, often erroneously called ‘common-law spouses’, making them more financially secure and independent when they separate.
The consultation will address issues relating to domestic abuse, giving automatic rights to inherit when a partner dies without a will and making ...
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Why mediation offers a better route to separation for Tess Daly and Vernon Kay
Juliette Dalrymple
Mediation is a good option for Tess Daly and Vernon Kay (who have announced their separation after 22 years of marriage) for several reasons – not least because it offers a private, controllable way to end their marriage, out of the glare of media scrutiny.
Celebrity couples, such as Tess and Vernon, are always open to damaging public scrutiny, whether it be about their ...
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MoJ family mediation voucher scheme extended
Juliette Dalrymple
We are pleased to confirm that the Ministry of Justice has extended the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme for a further year into 2027.
Only accredited mediators can offer the vouchers and Family Matters has done so since they were introduced in 2021, when rising numbers of parent court applications were causing backlogs and delays for families.
The £500 vouchers ...
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Family Mediation Voucher Scheme update
Juliette Dalrymple
The Family Mediation Council (FMC) has been in regular contact with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) regarding the continuation of the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme beyond the end of March 2026.
We are pleased to be able to share the following update from MoJ today: 'MoJ is still finalising budget delegations for 2026/2027, but we fully expect continued funding ...
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Autumn budget 2025 – review
The autumn budget 2025 made several changes that might affect separating couples. Please see below details of the mail elements:
Income tax thresholds will remain frozen for a further three years from 2028.Tax on property, savings and dividends income will increase by 2 percent.Two child benefits cap will be lifted.There will be a £2,000 a year limit on the amount that can be put into pensions ...
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