Spousal Maintenance & Universal Credit: Careful What You Wish For

Universal Credit: Be careful what you wish for I am regularly asked: “What impact will spousal maintenance have on my Universal Credit?”. For those of you who haven’t seen the political debates over this, Universal Credit is the new single benefit which pretty much replaces all fresh claims for most means-tested benefits. This includes income-based Jobseekers Allowance, tax credits...

New Year, New Start: Is your relationship coming to an end. Read on before you jump!

Why is there such a rush to divorce or separate as soon as the New Year begins? As we reach the end of the year and prepare for a fresh start, it’s natural to take stock, assess the areas of our lives that aren’t working and vow to make dramatic changes. For some this is to lose weight or give up the booze. Others look for to make a more significant change vowing never to experience another...