Category Archives: Family Issues
Today the Supreme Court delivered judgement in the appeal of the Petrodel case. The judgement has considerable ramifications for those who invest assets in corporate structures and subsequently divorce. The Court has ruled that a Divorce Court can in certain …
It’s not just about having ‘The Good Life’ but a better life according to Liz Allen, family law solicitor with Stephens Scown, shame actress Penelope Keith doesn’t agree… Recent comments made by The Good Life actress Penelope Keith, in an …
When one party seeks to hide his/her true financial position behind a “sham” company. There is a well known principle in company law that a company is a separate entity from it’s shareholders, officers and directors. This means in general …
An Age UK survey has just revealed that elderly couples who struggle with debt are more than twice as likely to suffer marriage breakdown than those whose finances are steady. This may come as no surprise but given the rapid …
A report from The Independent has provided commentary on the early effects of the changes to the way in which Legal Aid is available to families in accordance with the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 implemented …
Sir James Munby, the President of the Family Division has now confirmed the introduction of a new Public Law Outline process within care proceedings. Initially on a pilot basis beginning on the 1 July 2013 in some areas. The purpose …
In the press this week various news articles have reported on the case of Mr and Mrs McNicholas where a pension value was unfortunately miscalculated as part of a divorce case. The Pension Ombudsman found that Mrs McNicholas should retain …
In recent years it has become increasingly popular for couples to get married abroad, however there are a number of things that you need to be aware of before deciding to fly off to ensure that your marriage is legally …
A First Appointment, or First Directions Appointment (FDA) is often the first hearing that takes place after a husband or wife starts proceedings for financial relief in divorce. Its main purpose is to pin down the further information that will …
A recent study regarding pensions on divorce has been commissioned by the Phoenix Group. The results of the study largely reflect how women often ignore, or undervalue the importance of pension assets in divorce. The study found that after a …
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