matrimonial

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“However, if the matrimonial pot does not meet the financial needs of both parties, the U.K. family court may consider splitting pre-marital assets acquired before marriage, as we explain below,” the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

But their partnership and matrimonial bliss dissolves as soon as their sleds hit the track.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Their helpline number, he says, receives about 86,000 calls every year and most cases are about matrimonial disputes that include false dowry cases and attempts at extortion.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024

Marilyn Chinitz, a partner in matrimonial and family law at Blank Rome in New York, said that filing for divorce on fault-based grounds is unnecessary, costly and drives an extra wedge between parties.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2024

I had thought he would hardly speak to me, and I was certain he had given up the pursuit of his matrimonial scheme: the sequel showed I was mistaken on both points.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë