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Common Misconceptions About Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements (prenups) are often misunderstood, leading many couples to dismiss them as unnecessary or even unromantic. However, in reality, they can provide financial clarity and security, ensuring that both partners enter marriage with a clear understanding of their financial responsibilities. While some believe prenups are only relevant for the wealthy, they can be beneficial for a wide range of individuals, particularly those with assets, businesses, or children from previous relationships.

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Divorce rate falls for heterosexual couples in England and Wales

The divorce rate for opposite-sex couples in England and Wales is at its lowest level in almost half a century, but marital bliss isn’t entirely to blame for this decrease. Instead, problems processing applications for divorce are holding things up, leading to a fall in the overall number of finalised divorces.

In 2018, there were 90,871 divorces between heterosexual partners. This is a drop of 10.6% from the previous year and is the lowest number of annual divorces since 1971. This is according to information from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

In 2017, the...

Confused about pensions? What you need to know

More than three-quarters of employees across the UK were members of a workplace pension scheme last year – a new record high, official figures reveal.

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 77% of employees were in a workplace pension scheme in 2019, marking the highest membership rate since comparable records started in 1997.

Automatic enrolment into workplace pensions, which started in 2012, has had a huge impact in getting people into the habit of saving for later life. And younger generations appear to have caught the savings bug, with 2019 seeing 80% of...

Spring-clean your finances with these seven simple steps

We can all become complacent with our finances, but as with any bad habits, the first step is admitting something needs to change – and spring is an ideal time to give your money habits a deep clean and refresh.

But, once you’ve decided to improve your money habits, where do you start?

Here are some ideas from TopCashback.co.uk UK director Adam Bullock, for spring cleaning your finances and taking some steps towards a brighter financial future…

Spring clean your finances with these seven easy steps

Ten fragrant gardening gifts for Mothers

So many plants offer fantastic scents – the sweet headiness of lily-of-the-valley in spring, the strong perfume of roses, mock orange and lilies through summer.

From shrubs whose scent is carried in the wind and can be enjoyed out on the patio, to houseplants that fill a room with fragrance, along with scented balms, oils and candles aimed at gardeners, your mum can inhale the joy of her garden with a fragrant Mother’s Day gift.

Here are some of the most perfumed offerings to buy now… Fragrant gifts for Mother's Day

Bringing Home Your First Pet? Here's What You Need to Prepare

You might have recently decided to adopt a new friend. Or maybe you’ve gone out with the family after talking it over, and decided to find a breed for a pet to add a new addition for your family. Either way, you aren’t quite sure the next few steps to take when you bring home your pet. There are a few key points to take into consideration when you first bring home your new family member. Different pets handle differently so the steps you take when owning and bringing home a dog may vary from what you would do when preparing you and your home to take in a new feline friend. There are some...

Divorcing or separating? Did you know you can access a barrister direct?

CHANGES in the law mean separating or divorcing parents struggling to make arrangements to see their children can have direct access to barristers to represent them inside and outside court (February 2020).

In the past a solicitor was required to instruct a barrister, but due to rule changes under the Public Access Scheme, members of the public are now able to instruct barristers direct.

Family barrister and co-founder, along with fellow barrister Sarah Evans, of Bristol-based legal service Children in the Middle, Elizabeth McCallum explains: “Most people understand how...

Good parenting tips

It takes a lot of work to be a good parent. Not all kids will have the opportunity to grow up in an environment that is loving and nurturing. It is the responsibility of parents to provide such an environment to ensure that the kids are growing up to be respectful members of society. You’ve probably been Googling on what makes a good parent when you have moments of self-doubt. This is something that is normal. There are some key traits that a lot of good parents possess and we’re going to highlight some of them.

A Good Role Model

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Exeter’s LGBT+ community encouraged to foster as 78,000 young people enter the care system

National independent fostering provider, Five Rivers Child Care, is calling on Exeter’s LGBT+ community to consider local fostering opportunities, after a damning report shared at the start of 2020 has shown a record number of children are in care.

There are currently 78,150 children in the care system across England and another 660 foster carers are needed across the South West to meet demand and provide loving homes to vulnerable children and young people.

During LGBT+ History Month, which aims to promote the visibility of the LGBT+ community throughout society, Five...

Go Ape on the greatest adventure in Exeter this February half-term

Go Ape Haldon is encouraging families to live life more adventurously this February half-term, opening up its Treetop Challenge to keep the whole tribe entertained.

Make the first school holiday of the year stand out from the crowd, with fun family time that brings out everyone’s inner adventure. Go Ape’s Treetop Challenge is designed to test your limits at dizzying heights on thrilling high-speed zips, free-fall swings and daring canopy-height crossings up high from the forest floor. It’s suitable for adults and families with children aged 10+ and over 1.4m tall. Prices from £20pp...

Separating, divorcing? Get a fresh start to 2020 with the right legal help

PARENTS who are separating or divorcing but are struggling to make arrangements to see their children are invited to get in touch with a new legal practice this month (January 2020).

Children in the Middle is the only legal practice in England and Wales specialising solely in giving parents direct access to barristers to represent them in court, and outside.

Family barrister and co-founder, along with fellow Exeter barrister Sarah Evans, of Children in the Middle, Elizabeth McCallum explains: “If you are in a situation where you’re finding it difficult to agree with your...

Family Life

Common Misconceptions About Prenuptial Agreements

Divorce rate falls for heterosexual couples in England and Wales

Confused about pensions? What you need to know

Spring-clean your finances with these seven simple steps

Ten fragrant gardening gifts for Mothers

Bringing Home Your First Pet? Here's What You Need to Prepare

Divorcing or separating? Did you know you can access a barrister direct?

Good parenting tips

Exeter’s LGBT+ community encouraged to foster as 78,000 young people enter the care system

Go Ape on the greatest adventure in Exeter this February half-term

Separating, divorcing? Get a fresh start to 2020 with the right legal help

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