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Child Maintenance – What Is It & What Should I Pay/Receive?
What is child maintenance? When parents separate, the parent with whom the child does not live for the majority of the time is required to provide financial support towards the…
June 8, 2021
Opinion
divorce
The Future of Private Financial Dispute Resolution hearings: the case of AS -v- CS [2021]
Even once you have issued a financial application on divorce, it is sensible to try and reach a negotiated outcome. This often happens just before or after the second of…
May 6, 2021
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prenuptial-and-cohabitation-agreement
We’re Moving in Together, Do I Need a Cohabitation Agreement?
The next step in most people’s relationship is to move in together. Maybe you will rent or perhaps buy a place, either in one person’s name or both names. Living…
April 26, 2021
Blog
Domestic Abuse: Coercive Or Controlling Behaviour
The government recently increased funding to councils to help support victims of domestic abuse. This is due to an increase in demand for assistance by those suffering domestic abuse during…
April 7, 2021
Opinion
What’s the position with regard children being vaccinated against Covid-19?
From today people in England will see restrictions start to lift as part of the government’s roadmap to easing lockdown, this means, we will see all our children returning to…
March 8, 2021
Blog
Divorcing Europe: Brexit and implications for international couples seeking to rely on UK divorce law
Brexit has been likened to a divorce on more than one occasion; like many marriages, the UK and Europe’s relationship began with high ideals and a desire for harmony. As...
January 19, 2021
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Child Arrangements over Christmas
The joys of Christmas can often be set aside by disputes between separated parents With Christmas around the corner, it is time to start planning how the festive period will…
December 16, 2020
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mediation-and-arbitration
What are the advantages of mediation in resolving family disputes?
Separation and divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster. Feelings of anger, hurt and worry are common - add the uncertainty created by Coronavirus and they are amplified. With emotions running...
November 23, 2020
Blog
World's Children's Day 2020
A summary of key developments over the last 12 months in children’s rights in UK Law Established in 1954, Children’s Day is celebrated on 20th November each year. The purpose…
November 20, 2020
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divorce
Decree Nisi in a divorce – how long will this take?
With courts backlogged across the country and an increase in the number of litigants in person (people representing themselves) in private family proceedings, it can seem as though the divorce...
November 9, 2020
Opinion
Not just a day in court for Johnny Depp: reflections on a lengthy court battle
Johnny Depp has today lost High Court case against The Sun Newspaper for publishing an article stating that he is a “wife beater”. Mr Justice Nichol found that the newspaper...
November 2, 2020
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divorce
Can an ex-spouse claim my assets after divorce?
It’s a common misconception in divorce proceedings that once the divorce process has been finalised, and the decree absolute obtained, that the financial matters between parties also conclude. This is...
October 8, 2020
Opinion
Essex Memorial: Families searching for Justice
On Saturday, 22 August, my colleague Nina Ali and I took an early train to Chelmsford to join Melanie Leahy and other bereaved families for a memorial service for their…
Domestic Abuse Bill leaves vulnerable survivors behind
The long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-2021 is on its way through parliament. Despite the delay in its delivery, the Bill will implement much needed changes to increase protection for survivors...
September 10, 2020
Blog
Will The Court Listen To What My Child Wants?
Purpose of the Children Act 1989 The Children Act 1989 reinforced the principle that the welfare of the child must be paramount and the interests of the child should be…
August 19, 2020
Opinion
Relationship Breakdown in the Aviation Industry
Coronavirus has been brutal on the aviation industry. First planes were grounded and now there is the spectre of mass redundancies. The New Economics Foundation (NEF) estimates that at least…
July 17, 2020
Blog
divorce
Can I delay my Decree Absolute during a divorce to settle my finances
It is common misconception amongst many litigants that the divorce can only be finalised once all financial matters have been resolved. In actual fact the divorce can be finalised before...
July 13, 2020
Blog
Can I get a blameless divorce in the UK?
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill 2020 concluded it’s passage through the House of Commons last week, thereafter receiving Royal Assent and will now become the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation...
July 3, 2020
Blog
Child Maintenance during Covid-19
The furloughing scheme was introduced on 1 March 2020 and will end later this October. In reality this means that a lot of people who have been furloughed will be...
June 23, 2020
Opinion
Support for children with brain injuries during Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed everybody’s life since lockdown came in to effect in March. People are working from home, children are being home-schooled, and movement has been severely restricted.
