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Despite the fact that military service means working long hours with unpredictable schedules, frequent relocations, and separations from loved ones due to deployment, a new study published in the Journal of Family Issues has found that marriages of military members are not more vulnerable than civilian marriages.

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The Government has put forward plans to reduce delays in the family justice and adoption systems, under new legislation announced in the Queen’s Speech.

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A recent survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) has found that 92% of the nation’s divorce lawyers have seen an increase in the number of cases using evidence taken from iPhones, Droids, and other smart phones during the past three years. Around 94% of respondents also cited an overall rise in the use of text messages as evidence during the same time period.

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The Law Commission is to conduct a targeted review of two aspects of the law that entitles married couples and civil partners to claim financial provision from one another on divorce or dissolution of their partnership.

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The High Court has awarded a divorce settlement of £12.5 million to the ex-wife of a wealthy Russian businessman after ruling that the postnuptial agreement in place was unfair, reports the Telegraph.

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Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly is encouraging families to consider mediation in the New Year as an alternative to going to court.

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The Office for National Statistics has published annual statistics on divorces that took place in 2010 following court orders in England and Wales.

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National charity Family Lives is bracing itself for an increase in calls to its helpline, Parentline, over the Christmas period from families experiencing difficulties.

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Family Lives’ updated aggression report has found that calls to its Parentline regarding aggressive behaviour have increased by 2%, and only 56% of respondents to an online survey had sought help for their child’s problem.

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Family mediators have been praised by Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly for giving separating families the opportunity to resolve their differences without resorting to court.

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A new report from America has revealed new findings regarding divorce in America—and offers recommendations which it claims, if enacted, would likely reduce the rate of unnecessary divorces.

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A High Court judge has ruled that in certain circumstances lottery winnings are not “matrimonial property” and do not have to be shared in the event of a divorce, reports the Telegraph.

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A recent study in Canada has found that few people fully appreciate the financial considerations and impact of divorce.

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A recent survey of family law solicitors has found a rise in the number of women initiating requests for prenuptial agreements.

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A recent report by the Office for National Statistics has revealed that people in their mid-life – those aged between 45 and 64 - experience many differences in family relationships to those experienced by their peers 30 years ago.

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A recent study from America has found that couples on low income who receive government assistance are less happy in their marriage and more at risk of divorce.

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The latest matrimonial survey, by financial and business advisors Grant Thornton, has found that 48% of family lawyers believe that individuals are likely to conceal assets during divorce proceedings following the 2010 Imerman ruling. A further 35% consider it a possibility.

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A recent report from Christian think tank, The Jubilee Centre, has claimed that couples that cohabit before getting married are 15% more likely to get divorced than couples that get married without living together first.

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A new report has found that women are increasingly opting for financial independence, both before and after marriage.

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A study into marital conflict in America has found that levels of conflict within a marriage don't usually change over time. If a couple fight and argue in the early stages of their relationship, they are likely to continue to do so throughout their marriage.

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