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Divorce can be petitioned on the ground marriage has irretrievably broken down. In deciding whether there is breakdown, the court will consider issues such as adultery, behaviour of the parties, desertion and living apart for more than 2 years.
Adultery is a legal ground for divorce. However, complication arises in proving adultery. This legal update covers proof and effect when adultery is proven as well as maintenance of wife and children.
A had mistress and a wife; both of whom had given birth to a child each. A died without a will. Can the child of the mistress be entitled to succeed and inherit A’s property under the Distribution Act 1958?
Can an ex-spouse be entitled to additional maintenance after a Decree Nisi has been ordered by the court?
Can a customarily married wife claim for SOCSO benefits of their late husband?
This update delves into a case where two individuals received substantial sentences for their roles in a violent home invasion, highlighting the judicial rationale behind consecutive sentences and the balance between public safety and offender rehabilitation.
This legal update examines the complexities of issuing bankruptcy notices on judgments older than six years, highlighting the necessity of obtaining court leave under Order 46 rule 2(1)(a).
This legal update addresses the critical importance of complying with procedural requirements under Section 348 of the Companies Act 2016 in statutory derivative actions. It highlights the consequences of failing to provide mandatory notice and the necessity of naming alleged wrongdoer directors in the leave application, which could result in the Leave Order being set aside.
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