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Surrogacy and the Law- changes need to be made

Surrogacy is a situation that many people may only encounter in a TV storyline, a high-profile celebrity announcement or a dramatic news story about surrogacy gone wrong. Indeed, it is…

June 15, 2018
Blog

What is an occupation order?

You can obtain an occupation order under the Family Law Act 1996. It confers, declares, restricts or regulates rights of occupation in the family home. There are five different sections...

June 13, 2018
Opinion

Why does outdated divorce law need to change?

Yesterday, the matter of Owen v Owen [2017] EWCA Civ 182 was heard before the Supreme Court. Mrs Owen issued a divorce petition citing that the marriage had irretrievably broken...

May 18, 2018
Blog

Why a Divorce can be the same as a bereavement and the importance of listening to your solicitor

When you go through a divorce it is commonly acknowledged that the stages can mirror that of a bereavement. People can go through similar stages which such as: denial, anger,...

May 11, 2018
Blog

When an enforced sale following a divorce may actually benefit both parties

For various personal and practical reasons, the family home is generally the central and most sought after asset in matrimonial disputes. In some circumstances, the best and only solution is...

April 25, 2018
Opinion

Legal Aid “Process Made better” for Victims of Domestic Violence

Legal Aid was established to assist individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford legal presentation and access to the court system. However, there has been a few reforms which...

April 24, 2018
Opinion

Changing Practices – the future starts now

The legal world is changing – to survive, family lawyers will need to consider new and innovative ways to provide services to their clients. On a freezing cold afternoon at...

March 12, 2018
Blog

A Divorcee’s Guide to State Pension Reform

Some research recently found that 71% of couples don’t discuss pensions at all during divorce settlements. The same report also states that despite an average married couple’s retirement pot totalling...

January 19, 2018
Blog

The process of divorce – working towards settlement and the true cost to individuals

Some lay individuals assume that the divorce process is expensive; some have never embarked on a divorce nor do they know anyone that has gone through a divorce. They just...

January 16, 2018
Blog

The Dos and Don’ts of cohabitation

Living together, without getting married, is the fastest growing type of family in the UK. Currently, however, the law offers little protection for couples who cohabit with many falling into...

November 27, 2017
Opinion

Resolution Cohabitation Awareness Week: What’s it all about?

Next week, from 27 November to 1 December, Resolution and its 5,500 family lawyer members are highlighting the reforms needed to protect unmarried couples living together. The current law treats...

November 22, 2017
Opinion

Cohabitation – time for change?

With more than 3 million couples in the UK choosing to cohabit, it is important that people are aware of their rights, or lack of them. There remains a widespread...

November 20, 2017
Blog

How Family Law can help victims of Domestic Violence

Non-Molestation Orders are different to restraining orders. Restraining orders are obtained in the criminal courts as part of perpetrator’s sentence and so there needs to be a criminal conviction. Non-Molestation...

November 17, 2017
Blog

A change in Practice Direction – The court's approach to issues of domestic abuse in children act proceedings

A revision to Practice Direction 12J, of the Family Procedure Rules 2010, came into force on 2 October 2017. The Practice Direction applies to any family proceedings in the Family...

November 15, 2017
Opinion

Usain Bolt and the New Divorce Form: Ending Well in a Culture of Winning and Losing

At the Olympic Stadium in August this year, Usain Bolt lined up for a 100m race that was to bring the curtain down on his incredible career. After all he...

October 31, 2017
Opinion

“A rate rise this year” and the impact on divorce

Reading the Economist I noted the headline “A rate rise this year?” Upon reading the article the Monetary Policy Committee felt that the “moment was approaching” for such a rise....

October 24, 2017
Opinion

The summer divorce …. and the rise of the pre nup

The summer does not seem to be a good time for celebrity marriages with some very high profile couples splitting up at the start of the autumn. Summer 2016 saw…

August 15, 2017
Blog

Divorce: What income can I expect from my ex?

Indeed, an understandable question to ask a family solicitor at a first meeting. The answer will always depend on the overall finances of the parties and full case preparation can...

June 13, 2017
Blog
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Divorce – what amounts to a ‘special contribution’?

Many people will be aware that when couples divorce, the legal starting point is that there will be a 50/50 division of assets. However, the court has the power to...

May 23, 2017
Opinion

Brexit: the big divorce’s effect on divorce law

However you voted you are probably tired of hearing how Brexit will bring riches or Armageddon. This blog does not aspire to deal with the doom and gloom but will...

April 7, 2017
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