This page brings together AffectionPlus’s documentary monitoring on “Divorce”: scientific studies and academic publications first, followed by recent news items and posts spotted on social media.
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Scientific studies, clinical trials and systematic reviews published in international literature on this topic.
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Recent news, legal developments and institutional announcements on this topic, summarised with their date and source.
— During the first reading of the 2027 Finance Bill on 29 October 2026, French MPs passed an amendment exempting child maintenance payments received by custodial parents from income tax up to €4,000 per child (€12,000 annual cap), while keeping the tax deduction for the paying parent (NosParlementaires, 29 October 2026).
— Senegal has applied the Apostille Convention since spring 2023, and French law no. 2023-425 of 2 June 2023 approves two 2021 conventions on criminal matters and extradition. They replace only the criminal part of the 1974 convention: recognition of divorces and the waiver of legalisation between France and Senegal remain in force.
Posts and videos from institutions, media, specialists and AffectionPlus spotted right now on social media.
— The US Social Security Administration notes that divorce does not automatically end access to benefits, and that a person may qualify through a former spouse's work record. The post links to an official page explaining the conditions.
X · @SocialSecurity
— A law firm outlines how the family home is generally treated as shared property in some western Canadian provinces, whatever name is on the title, and mentions a buyout as one possible option.
LinkedIn · Stringam Law
— A law firm explains that spousal maintenance has no standard formula and that courts weigh several factors, such as the length of the marriage and each spouse's finances. It aims to correct a common misconception.
LinkedIn · Brewe Layman Attorneys at Law
— New York Magazine looks at how divorce is financially punishing for both partners and discusses how the consequences have worsened for women in recent years.
X · @NYMag
— A London barrister gives a short overview of divorcing in the UK. Topics include typical costs and timescales, what happens if a spouse doesn't respond, sole applications, and the final order that allows remarriage.
TikTok · @barrister.noman
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