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Pension inequality after divorce still leaving women behind, warns family lawyer ahead of International Women’s Day

With International Women’s Day 2026 approaching, Rachel Buckley of The Family Law Company is urging divorcing couples to pay closer attention to pensions, warning that women continue to face a significant shortfall in retirement savings after separation.

Although pensions have been recognised as a matrimonial asset in England and Wales since pension sharing was introduced in 2000, inequality remains widespread. Research from now:pensions and the Pensions Policy Institute shows divorced women face a pension gap of 61 per cent compared with divorced men, equivalent to an average...

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Different summer activities for your child

It may not feel like it much at the moment but spring is just around the corner, and before you know it, the summer holidays will be here! Now is the perfect time to be planning your family activities and getting trips, accommodation, and tickets booked. You can often save a fair bit of money by booking early, and you’ll have the pick of everything if you’re an early bird. When you’re thinking about the types of activities you’d like to do this summer, don’t limit yourself to major attractions like Legoland and Alton Towers; there are many other fantastic activities that your kids will...

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A guide: What to get him for his birthday

Is your boyfriend or husband an incredibly difficult man to buy gifts for? If so, then you might want to check out the guide below. By doing so and taking the advice that is given, his birthday will no longer be a date that you dread, your Christmas shopping will be made a lot easier, and Valentine’s Day will be a breeze.

Here are some of the best present you can gift your male partner:

Cook him his favourite meal

How often do you cook for your partner? More to the point, how often do you cook his absolute favorite meal? You will make him feel really special if you...

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Things to do with the kids over the school holidays

It may feel like they only just went back to school after the Christmas holidays but that time has come around again – the kids breaking up for school. The weather forecast is looking like it might be fairly mild and dry for much of the next week in the UK, so that opens up a few more opportunities for things to do to keep the youngsters entertained.

Clip n Climb

For the more adventurous kids, a trip to the Clip n Climb centre is a great day out and is perfect if the weather does take a turn for the worse. Suitable for children aged from 4 and upwards, there is plenty of...

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Keeping your dog safe this winter

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 02/05/2019 - 12:23pm

As winter comes into play, the freezing temperatures can be dangerous for not only you but your dog too. With snow heading to Devon as we speak, knowing the right tips and techniques can ensure your dog stays safe and out of any danger.

What to Watch Out For

Just like with every season, the winter months provide several dangers that could hurt a dog. There are various things that you can look out for to protect your dog, one of these being frozen water. Thin ice can be a danger to puppies and dogs who may not understand where they are stepping. If the ice is thick, your...

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Proposed change in law will mean greater protection for domestic violence victims

A bill for new legislation will offer more protection to victims of domestic violence, says Dominika Windak from The Family Law Company. It means that, for the first time, the legal definition of domestic abuse will include controlling and manipulative behaviour as well as financial abuse.

Dominika commented: “Estimates suggest that each year around two million adults just in England and Wales suffer some form of domestic abuse.

“The draft bill is a real step forward in acknowledging coercive behaviours as being abusive. For example, those blocking their partners from...

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New State Pension & Increase in Workplace Pension Contributions

The multiple changes to the State Pension made in 2016 has led many individuals in the UK to be confused over their pension and just how much money they will be receiving once they reach retirement age. This is problematic because it is important to be aware of how much State Pension that you receive so that you can make sure that you are contributing enough to your workplace pension so that you can enjoy your retirement and lead the life that you want to.

Here is all that you need to know to make the right decision and start building towards a fruitful retirement:

The New...

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Who’s looking after your dog this winter?

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/15/2019 - 10:25pm

This winter, East Devon District Council’s Environmental Health team has been working hard helping people and businesses who care for dogs and cats to comply with new animal welfare legislation, which came into force on 1 October 2018. The legislation has been brought in to improve animal welfare standards, for example for dogs and cats being looked after in boarding facilities. The regulations also update controls governing dog breeding, pet sales and riding establishments. All premises to which the regulations apply will receive new licences by September 2019 and many have already been...

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January Blues: Why Couples Divorce at the Start of the Year

The start of this week – January 7th – is ominously dubbed D-day as it’s the most popular time of year for divorce lawyers and solicitors. After the giddy heights of the festive period, couples often wake up in the New Year unable to handle the headache of their marriages. Richard Scott, Head of Family Law at Howells Solicitors, has helped us pinpoint the reasons why couples go their separate ways in January:

Christmas Party Regrets

All the way back in 65AD, philosopher Seneca the Younger stated that “drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness” which, if you’re fond of a...

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Tips for a dementia-friendly Christmas

While Christmas is an exciting and joyous occasion for many, it can also be a stressful and lonely time for people affected by dementia, their family and carers.

The stark reality is there are 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, with more than 13,800 across Devon. With this in mind, tens of thousands of families will be preparing for a Christmas with someone affected by the condition and many will be living alone.

Alzheimer’s Society asked families living with dementia across the UK to share their experiences and advice for creating a dementia-friendly...

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Exeter solicitors Cartridges Law back divorce reforms

Exeter solicitors Cartridges Law are backing a national campaign to change the law and reduce the negative effects of divorce on children.

This week is Good Divorce Week, an initiative which is led by Resolution, an organisation of 6,500 family lawyers and professionals from across England and Wales, which believes in ‘a constructive non-confrontational approach’ to family law matters.

Good Divorce Week aims to provide practical help, highlighting ways for separating parents to put their children’s needs first, as well as calling on government to urgently remove blame from...

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