CHECK THESE SAMPLES OF Divorce and Ancillary Relief and Custody or Maintenance Matters
Solicitor's Firm Name and Address Terri Address Date Dear Terri RE: Non-Molestation and Occupancy Orders and ancillary relief Further to our meeting of last week we have had an opportunity to review the relevant law and facts.... In this regard, we advise you to file for a non-molestation order together with an occupancy order with a view to obtaining the cessation of violence and advise that the matrimonial property will be settled upon divorce under what is referred to as ancillary relief....
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A petition for ancillary relief, may likewise be made, which is an order for maintenance pending suit pursuant to 2.... Ever since the year 1700, divorce has been able to the married couple, with all the privileges that ascribes unto it.... It is now possible to procure a divorce through the Court on the following grounds: (1) adultery by the respondent, (2) unreasonable behavior, (3) desertion by the respondent for two years or more, (4) separation for two years and the parties agree, and (5) separation for five years....
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ancillary relief can be made to either of the party, as in the eyes of law both are equal.... In spite of that, ancillary orders mostly are made in favour of the wives, mainly because their need and closeness to children is thought to be more important.... A decree absolute of divorce ends the legal status of marriage previously existing between the parties, and thereafter neither party has the legal rights or owes the legal duties of a spouse," (Cretney et al, 2002, p....
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The paper "The Scope and Formulation of Family Law Principles - English Legal System" states that the following concepts have been evaluated for the various instances in which family law concepts have changed over time, in keeping with newer legislation demands for equality, justice and fairness....
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Naomi may file a petition for ancillary relief, in particular, an order for maintenance pending suit pursuant to 2.... Upon receipt of the application for ancillary relief, the court fixes the first appointment and then provides notice to both parties, particularly to the spouse from whom support is demanded.... on the application for ancillary relief.... 8-(1)A petitioner or respondent who has applied for ancillary relief in his petition or answer and who intends to proceed with the application before a district judge shall, subject to rule 2....
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Assignment
Whether or not a party to a marriage can obtain an annulment or a divorce in respect of that marriage will depend on the provisions contained in The Matrimonial Causes Act which set out the grounds upon which one might petition the court for a dissolution of the marriage.... The paper "The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 " discusses that generally speaking, the fact that Mary stopped working and perhaps did not make financial contributions toward the home would not prejudice her right to acquire a beneficial interest in the home....
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The increase in such type of selfish individualism in relationships ships however shows a gradual decline in the rate of divorce and extramarital childbirths.... Although marriage is seen as the preferable relationship for child-rearing, cohabitants cannot be considered, and to be inferior in parenting matters....
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The resolution of financial disputes in a divorce case is also known as “ancillary relief”.... The prime area of disagreement is with regard to the house and the terms of maintenance for Susan.
... t is important to note that the reason for divorce has very little bearing on how the court decides the award of maintenance amount, property ownership/share, etc (Cook 2006).... Similarly, decisions regarding the children are made independent of property issues and spouse maintenance issues....
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