A recent High Court ruling has demonstrated the critical need for transparency within financial remedy proceedings upon divorce . Mr Mario Michael, a successful property developer in London with an interest in 200 properties, was ordered to pay his ex-wife...
In light of the recent CEO and HR Manager cheating scandal that is taking the internet by storm, it draws the mind to the consequences of such affairs on the relationships and marriages of the individuals involved. Sometimes life throws curveballs and you...
Unlike a child’s parents, grandparents do not have a legal right to spend time with their grandchildren as in most cases they do not have parental responsibility. What options do grandparents have to spend time with their grandchildren? ...
Relocation cases, where one parent wishes to move with a child to a different city or even abroad, are some of the most emotionally challenging and legally complex matters in family law. These cases often involve intricate balancing of a child’s best...
Divorce can be a challenging journey at the best of times, but when the marriage has involved emotional, psychological, or financial abuse, the process becomes even more complicated. If you've experienced coercive control, manipulation, or subtle forms...
A cohabitation agreement is a legal document between unmarried couples who live together, either after buying a property together in joint names or moving into a property already owned by one party. The agreement sets out arrangements for how the property...
There is no legal requirement for you to instruct a lawyer to deal with your divorce and help organise your finances, but should you consult a family lawyer? Most likely, ‘yes.’ Why Public Funding Is Rare in Divorce Cases Public funding for...
Nuptial agreements (prenuptial entered into prior to the marriage and post nuptial during the marriage) have increasingly become an effective tool to formalise arrangements and protect assets upon divorce. In today’s financial landscape, personal...
A year ago, my colleague Caroline Elliott posted a blog regarding the possibility of reform of the law in England and Wales surrounding cohabitating couples. This followed the statement made at the Labour Party conference in 2023 by the then shadow...
Over the last thirty years the number of divorces between men and women aged 60 and over has increased by an astounding 85% despite an overall decline in divorce rates. The last decade has shown men over 65 divorcing has risen by 23% and the number of women...
The details of the recent case involving the children of Lauryn Goodman and Kyle Walker have been played out in the tabloids and on social media for all to comment. Quite understandably, it may seem arguing about hot tubs, bespoke stair gates and astro turf...
A common trend in child proceedings is for parents to become overly absorbed in their own opinions and vendettas, whether consciously or subconsciously. This often results in parents losing sight of the true focus of the proceedings and what is paramount to...
There are many reasons for a parent wanting to relocate following a separation and divorce, including to move closer to family or a new partner or for job opportunities. Relocation will have a big impact on any children of the relationship, as well as any...
This is a common question asked of family lawyers. A ‘good divorce’ usually means a divorce without the hostility generally associated with divorce proceedings. In some cases, hostility can be pushed to one side and parties can proceed...
Child Arrangements Orders were introduced in 2014 and replaced Residence Orders and Contact Orders. They regulate with whom a child is to live or spend time with. They usually arise as a result of an application to the Court under the Children Act 1989...
Since March 2022, the Pathfinder Pilot Scheme has been trialled in the family courts in North Wales and Dorset. The scheme was implemented to trial a more problem-solving approach, which is aimed to improve the court experience and outcomes for survivors of...
The prospect of physically attending Court and appearing before a Judge or Lay Magistrates for parties involved in Family Court proceedings, whether that be for dealing with children disputes or financial proceedings, can be extremely daunting, particularly...
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) replaced the already existing Child Support Act 1991 in 2012. CMS calculates how much child maintenance a parent is entitled to when the one parent does not live with the child if it cannot be agreed between the parents,...
CAFCASS, the ‘Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service’ defines the term parental alienation as ‘The unjustified resistance or hostility from a child towards one parent as a result of psychological manipulation by the other...
Mediation is a fantastic tool that serves as a shining example of conflict resolution, fostering understanding and collaboration in a world often marked by disputes. As we gear up for National Mediation Week 2024, supported by the Family Mediation Council...
