What is Child Support?
Child support, also known as child maintenance, is the regular, ongoing financial contribution made by one parent to another in support of the everyday living costs of their child or children. Following the breakdown of a relationship, both parents are, subject to their financial circumstances, expected to contribute to the costs of raising their child […]
What is a Clean Break Order?
A Clean Break Order is used to legally terminate future financial obligations or responsibilities between a couple that is divorcing or dissolving their civil partnership. They offer a legal way for parties to move on without the concern of any future claim on their assets from their ex-spouse. While the Decree Absolute will formally end the marriage, […]
Applying for British Citizenship
There are different ways to achieve British citizenship, although the most common route is through ‘naturalisation’. The following guide sets out who is eligible to apply for British citizenship by way of naturalisation, including the criteria for nationals of member states of the European Economic Union (EEA) or Switzerland. Who is eligible for British citizenship? […]
Citizenship through US Naturalization
US naturalization is the process by which a non-US national can become a US citizen. Once naturalized, you may bring family members to the USA, travel abroad under a US passport, and vote in US elections. Eligibility for US Naturalization The eligibility requirements for US naturalization vary according to your personal circumstances, but you must […]
Renouncing US Citizenship (What’s Involved!)
An individual who sets about renouncing US citizenship will cease to be a citizen of the United States of America upon completion. If successful, they will receive a Certificate of Loss of Nationality (CLN) and will no longer have the responsibilities of a US citizen and can identify solely as a citizen of their other country of […]