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Note to say goodbye to a narcissist on divorce

Divorcing a Narcissist

Going through a divorce can be tough, but it can be even tougher if you are divorcing someone who displays the traits of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).

Judge rules a Khula obtained by a wife should be recognised

A recent court case regarding an Islamic marriage and divorce was heard at the Family Court in Slough before HHJ Vincent in relation to a Khula (Islamic divorce obtained by a wife) obtained in Pakistan

Can I change my child’s name without the other parent’s consent?

If you would like to change your child’s name (forenames, surname, add names, remove names, or change the spelling of a name), you can do so only if everyone with parental responsibility for the child is in agreement, or if you have an Order from the Court permitting the change of name.

اسلام میں نکاح اور طلاق سے متعلق سوالات

اسلامی شادیوں کے بارے میں اکثر کچھ الجھن ہوتی ہے اور کیا وہ انگلینڈ اور ویلز کے قانون کے تحت قانونی طور پر تسلیم شدہ ہیں۔ یہاں THP سالیسیٹرز کی فیملی لاء اینڈ طلاق کی ماہر ٹیم نے مسلم جوڑوں کی جانب سے شادی اور طلاق کے حوالے سے بار بار اٹھائے گئے کچھ سوالات کے جواب دئے ہیں، جن میں نکاح، طلاق، خلع یعنی علیحدگی، مہر، فصخ نکاح اور تفویض نکاح سے متعلق مسائل شامل ہیں۔

Questions about marriage and divorce in Islam

There is often some confusion around marriage and divorce in Islam for people living in the UK, including whether Islamic marriages they are legally recognised under the law of England & Wales.

Does Common Law Marriage exist in the UK?

Despite the long running legal myth, there is no such thing as ‘common law marriage’ in England and Wales, and there never has been.

THP THREE QUESTIONS: Meet Ruby Tufail, Divorce & Family Law Solicitor

We have asked each member of our staff three questions so you can get to know a bit more about them. Meet Divorce & Family Law Solicitor Ruby Tufail from our Reading office…

No Fault Divorce FAQs

In 2022, No Fault divorce was introduced which radically changed the divorce process.

Who gets the pets in a divorce?

Pets are loved members of the family, but if a married or unmarried couple divorce or separate, who gets to keep our animal friends?

Debts in divorce such as gambling debts or credit card charges

How are debts dealt with in divorce settlements?

Divorce negotiations often focus on who gets what from the matrimonial pot, but what if one or both partners have a considerable debt?

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