Speaking to Julia Hartley-Brewer, Jo welcomed news that the Justice Secretary reportedly plans to legislate for no fault divorce in the next parliament.
To listen to the interview follow the link here, Jo’s segment takes place in the 09:00 to 09:30 section and begins at 12.00.
Read moreResponding to new research by the Nuffield Foundation showing that in 14% of divorce cases each year one spouse failed to respond, Jo acknowledged the difficulties this can cause and her hopes for the system being simplified with the introduction of no fault divorce.
Read moreSetting her stall for the year ahead, Jo trailed possible reform to introduce no fault divorce; her concerns about inactivity around cohabitation reform; and other issues needing attention.
Jo’s article was published in The Times.
Read moreSpeaking as Chair of national family lawyers’ organisation Resolution’s law reform committee, Jo spoke of disappointment about the lack of commitment to funding for proper early legal advice.
Read moreThe Forsters Family team want to open up the conversation about nuptial agreements, to dispel myths and to inform people about the benefits of having one and the practical process.
Read moreIn a recent article for Estates Gazette, Helen Marsh and Elizabeth Small outline how the complex tax landscape has shifted to make corporate ownership of residential property more popular again.
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Read moreJo was interviewed by Jim Davis about a new survey by the National Centre for Social Research, which shows that almost half of people mistakenly believe that unmarried couples who live together have a common law marriage and enjoy the same rights as couples that are legally married.
Read moreI own a two-bedroom flat in London, and hope to sell it in a few years’ time and move up the ladder. There are 70 years left on the lease, so it’s time to extend it, but I’ve heard the government is reforming leasehold law and is now in a consultation phase. Should I extend the lease now, when the price I pay for the extension might soon be lower?
Read moreJo Edwards was interviewed by Mike Graham on Talk Radio regarding the announcement that Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos are to divorce. During the interview Jo discussed her recommendations for having an amicable divorce and the importance of putting the needs of any children first.
Read moreJo was quoted in the Times Brief, taking a pre-emptive stand against the now popular notion that the first working Monday in January is the most popular day for starting divorce proceedings.
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