Client divorce: why you must not be late

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Managing director of Voyant UK, Bob Freeman, explains why you need to be involved in your client's divorce proceedings from day one.

In today’s world, divorce, while not quite as inevitable as death and taxes, is undoubtedly part of the fabric of life for many. Somewhat surprisingly then, very few people seem to really appreciate that, long after the immediate emotional pain has abated, the financial implications of divorce can still spell upheaval, insecurity and even genuine poverty for one or both partners. Mediation and the ‘Tesco law’ By law, all couples who cannot agree how to divide up their belongings and share responsibility for their children are required to attend a mediation awareness session with a q...

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