It is no longer the case that most married couples agree to split their assets down the middle in the event of a divorce. Increasingly, couples are drawing up post-nuptial agreements, sometimes even well into their marriage. These post-nuptials often come as a result of a large financial event such as a windfall.

A 27-year-old man is working hard to change the law to make it possible to be legally adopted by his stepfather.

An ex-sheriff who was divorced by his wife without his knowledge has asked a judge to scrap the ruling, which was passed while he was on holiday in India.

Family lawyers across the country have been preparing for a large number of inquiries over the next few days from couples who are ready to divorce following an unenjoyable festive season spent together.