I came across an amusing story in The Independent, that spoke of a woman who had exposed her ‘cheating husband’ using a digital billboard to tell the world (or at least a large majority of Sheffield’s commuters) that she was leaving him.
‘When you get home I won’t be there. Enjoy your drive to work’.
Lisa wrote the blunt message to her husband named Paul, on a billboard on Sheffield Parkway. Pictures of the billboard and wording were later tweeted and shared numerous times on social media.
A spokesperson fro Anco Digital who runs the signs, said the space would normally cost £400. They did not confirm how much ‘Lisa’s’ wording had cost.
Not the most conventional way to communicate to your husband, but a small price to pay to get the message across loud and clear. Thus I’m sure leaving ‘Paul’ under no allusion of exactly how things stood!
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Divorce details of Liam Gallagher and Nicole Appleton to remain secret
A ruling has been handed by a High Court judge that means the financial details of the divorce fight between Liam and Nicole will remain a secret.
Mr Justice Mostyn said "Most of the financial information will have been compulsorily extracted and is subject to the implied undertaking, which is the bedrock of the right to privacy, and which, as I have explained, collaterally binds the observing journalists, and where I find no good reason to release them from its effect,"
Interestingly Liam Gallagher is being represented by solicitor Baroness Fiona Shackleton, who previously represented Prince Charles in his divorce from Princess Diana in 1996, and Sir Paul McCartney in his 2008 divorce from Heather Mills.
It sounds as though things are being dealt with as amicably as possible on both sides, and as much as I would love to know the details of the financials, it is probably best all round that these elements of the case - that we know would make headlines - are being kept under wraps.
Judge Martin O'Dwyer is expected to deliver a ruling on the actual divorce case later in the year. To read more on the details of this ruling click here for the full article.
Mr Justice Mostyn said "Most of the financial information will have been compulsorily extracted and is subject to the implied undertaking, which is the bedrock of the right to privacy, and which, as I have explained, collaterally binds the observing journalists, and where I find no good reason to release them from its effect,"
Interestingly Liam Gallagher is being represented by solicitor Baroness Fiona Shackleton, who previously represented Prince Charles in his divorce from Princess Diana in 1996, and Sir Paul McCartney in his 2008 divorce from Heather Mills.
It sounds as though things are being dealt with as amicably as possible on both sides, and as much as I would love to know the details of the financials, it is probably best all round that these elements of the case - that we know would make headlines - are being kept under wraps.
Judge Martin O'Dwyer is expected to deliver a ruling on the actual divorce case later in the year. To read more on the details of this ruling click here for the full article.
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
It must be ‘Super Like’
The Telegraph covers a funny story this week which reports that in Australia, Tinder have introduced a new feature of ‘Super Liking' someone. Rather than just swiping right or left, you now swipe those you love into the sky ‘the way your heart leapt the first time you set eyes on their profile picture’.
With only one ‘Super Like’ a day you must choose wisely, as you are showing that individual that you like them more than anyone else you’ve swiped that day! This sounds like the basis of true love for sure.
Tinder has often been viewed negatively and as superficial - judging people on looks alone. It has previously been condemned as taking the romance out of our lives - but this new feature will perhaps serve to save romance as we swipe to the sky for true love...and who knows, the next step after a Super Like must be marriage!
Sadly the UK has to wait until later this year to express such feelings…oh well.
With only one ‘Super Like’ a day you must choose wisely, as you are showing that individual that you like them more than anyone else you’ve swiped that day! This sounds like the basis of true love for sure.
Tinder has often been viewed negatively and as superficial - judging people on looks alone. It has previously been condemned as taking the romance out of our lives - but this new feature will perhaps serve to save romance as we swipe to the sky for true love...and who knows, the next step after a Super Like must be marriage!
Sadly the UK has to wait until later this year to express such feelings…oh well.
Friday, 4 September 2015
Vintage Car Divorce Spat
A Ferrari bought for £5.5 million, an Alfa Romeo, a McLaren F1 and McLaren P1 - classic cars amongst others made up a collection worth £20 million!
Following their marriage breakdown, Ms Joy-Morancho lay claim that the cars could be transferred to her as part of a divorce payout. On the 28th August Sir Peter Singer ruled otherwise - in favour of Mr Joy-Morancho keeping the cars as a separate entity. It was argued and accepted that they were owned by a company with which he 'had links'.
To read the full story in the Telegraph click here.
The judge will make a further ruling at a later date about just how much cash is in the pot to be divided between the them, but for now, the car collection is left untouched.
Now I wrote about who got the dog in a blog post last year! - and a case I cited was an example of a husband getting their Mercedes Benz SLK and the wife getting the family pets after their divorce.
Let’s just hope that Ms Joy-Morancho can find value in what may come to her in the overall pot!
Following their marriage breakdown, Ms Joy-Morancho lay claim that the cars could be transferred to her as part of a divorce payout. On the 28th August Sir Peter Singer ruled otherwise - in favour of Mr Joy-Morancho keeping the cars as a separate entity. It was argued and accepted that they were owned by a company with which he 'had links'.
To read the full story in the Telegraph click here.
The judge will make a further ruling at a later date about just how much cash is in the pot to be divided between the them, but for now, the car collection is left untouched.
Now I wrote about who got the dog in a blog post last year! - and a case I cited was an example of a husband getting their Mercedes Benz SLK and the wife getting the family pets after their divorce.
Let’s just hope that Ms Joy-Morancho can find value in what may come to her in the overall pot!
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
For richer, for poorer
Or not. Wealthier couples are four times more likely to get married than couples from a poorer background and it seems that new figures highlight that there is ‘an alarming widening of the marriage gap between rich and poor’
The report - released by the Marriage Foundation said ‘other social indicators, such as education and housing status, also reflected the stark difference in marriage levels among the most privileged compared to the less well off.’
Harry Benson, Research Director of the Marriage Foundation, said: 'People who get married are thinking about the future and, unfortunately, if you’re poor it’s hard to lift your head above the grindstone and plan ahead.’
I know a mixture of both married and unmarried couples that are doing fine and also struggling in their respective relationships - it’s hard to make a general comment - everyone is different when it comes to this subject matter. But it is a shame if some couples aren't able to seriously think about marriage purely down to the financial aspect of it all.
To read the full article click on the link to The Telegraph here.
The report - released by the Marriage Foundation said ‘other social indicators, such as education and housing status, also reflected the stark difference in marriage levels among the most privileged compared to the less well off.’
Harry Benson, Research Director of the Marriage Foundation, said: 'People who get married are thinking about the future and, unfortunately, if you’re poor it’s hard to lift your head above the grindstone and plan ahead.’
I know a mixture of both married and unmarried couples that are doing fine and also struggling in their respective relationships - it’s hard to make a general comment - everyone is different when it comes to this subject matter. But it is a shame if some couples aren't able to seriously think about marriage purely down to the financial aspect of it all.
To read the full article click on the link to The Telegraph here.
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Husband given a restraining order for ‘revenge porn’ posts
A furious jilted husband - David Honeybell - reacted to news of his wife’s infidelity by posting naked images of her on Facebook and then threatened to send the pic's to his wife’s workplace - none other than the respectable middle class retail outlet - John Lewis.
He also set a suitcase of her clothes ablaze, forcing Mrs Honeybell to put out the fire with a hosepipe.
Mr Honeybell of Beechdale in Nottingham was given a 12 month restraining order and a 12 month community order with a ‘rehabilitation activity requirement’.
He stated his apologies, claiming he ''was upset and angry that after 23 years of marriage [his] wife was having an affair''. He also accepted that the marriage was now over.
Lessons learnt from this particular story:
1) Try your best not to have an affair - especially after 23 years of marriage
2) Do not mess with fire
3) Do not post anything you may regret on Facebook - especially naked pictures of your wife
The Telegraph details the full story behind today’s sentencing in Nottingham magistrates.
He also set a suitcase of her clothes ablaze, forcing Mrs Honeybell to put out the fire with a hosepipe.
Mr Honeybell of Beechdale in Nottingham was given a 12 month restraining order and a 12 month community order with a ‘rehabilitation activity requirement’.
He stated his apologies, claiming he ''was upset and angry that after 23 years of marriage [his] wife was having an affair''. He also accepted that the marriage was now over.
Lessons learnt from this particular story:
1) Try your best not to have an affair - especially after 23 years of marriage
2) Do not mess with fire
3) Do not post anything you may regret on Facebook - especially naked pictures of your wife
The Telegraph details the full story behind today’s sentencing in Nottingham magistrates.
Thursday, 6 August 2015
A busy week for ‘conscious uncoupling’
First came the shock news that Kermit and Ms Piggy had gone their separate ways when the couple confirmed their relationship was over on the ABC panel for TV critics on Tuesday….some cynics may say a well timed announcement….
The couple have said that they will remain professional but their personal lives ‘are now distinct and separate’ according to Kermit’s twitter account.
Meanwhile ex-One Direction singer Zane Malik has reportedly ended his engagement with Little Mix signer Perrie Edwards and it has also been confirmed that No Doubt star Gwen Stefani is ending her 12 year marriage with Gavin Rossdale.
It’s sad to read when couples have come to the end of the road with their relationships and - particularly after 12 years of marriage, I hope that Gwen and Gavin have explored all the avenues available to try and make things work.
Here at Hopkins Law we can assist with ‘conscious uncoupling’ questions, mediation and all of your divorce queries. Just email me if you need help.
The couple have said that they will remain professional but their personal lives ‘are now distinct and separate’ according to Kermit’s twitter account.
Meanwhile ex-One Direction singer Zane Malik has reportedly ended his engagement with Little Mix signer Perrie Edwards and it has also been confirmed that No Doubt star Gwen Stefani is ending her 12 year marriage with Gavin Rossdale.
It’s sad to read when couples have come to the end of the road with their relationships and - particularly after 12 years of marriage, I hope that Gwen and Gavin have explored all the avenues available to try and make things work.
Here at Hopkins Law we can assist with ‘conscious uncoupling’ questions, mediation and all of your divorce queries. Just email me if you need help.
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