Divorce & Family Law
Troubled Marriage? New Year, New Start?
The New Year is a very busy time, and although it is usually a time for family and celebration, it can also be very stressful for relationships under strain. Often…
Mediation is key for separated parents
At a recent speech to the charity Families Need Fathers, Sir Nicholas Wall, President of the Family Division of the High Court warned that separated parents can cause enormous harm…
Tips for separated families during school summer…
With the school summer holidays fast approaching, there is the potential for this to be a minefield for separated families, with children being caught in the crossfire between warring parents.…
No fault divorce: lawyers demand reform
At its National Conference on March 21 in Bristol, Resolution, the organisation representing Family Lawyers called on the Government to take the blame out of divorce and separation by introducing…
Poll Watch
A new study commissioned by a leading London firm to mark the 20th anniversary of the Children Act 1989, has found that large numbers of parents refused to deal with…
Landmark Victory over Pre-nuptial Agreement
A ruling earlier this month by the Court of Appeal has held that Family Courts should take account of pre-nuptial agreements when dividing assets following the breakdown of a marriage.…
‘Common law marriage’ – a Myth
A Look at the Injustices of Cohabitation Law: Attempts to modernise Family Law on cohabitation Common Law Marriage are being backed by Resolution, an organisation of 5,000 lawyers who believe in…
Financial settlement of divorce – Impact of…
The credit crunch is affecting the complexity and length of time it takes to conclude the financial settlement of divorce. In my experience, there are an increasing number of cases…
