Earning Capacity – when one household becomes two
In this article family solicitor Harriet Wigmore looks at earning capacity and whether the Court…
April 27, 2018 By Harriet Wigmore
The Split – divorce law, but not as we know it
BBC One’s new Tuesday night drama ‘The Split’ has divided opinion with its portrayal of…
April 25, 2018 By Sarah Walls
Children and Brexit
In the UK we have truly international families. In 2016 alone 15,878 births (2.3% of…
February 21, 2018 By Edward Bidder
Ruth’s story: My son and I had our voices heard
Ruth is a domestic abuse survivor. She was living in a refuge with her young…
February 12, 2018 By Stephens Scown
Parental alienation – a changing approach
In the challenging circumstances of family breakdown – when there is a dispute over arrangements…
November 21, 2017 By Bill Wilkins
Pre-nuptial agreements – what are the rules?
In our experience, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason.…
February 28, 2017 By Sarah Walls
What happens to a business in a divorce?
In a 2012 study 71% of SMEs described themselves as ‘family businesses’. It’s therefore not…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
International update – habitual residence
International elements to all walks of life are ever increasing in today’s society, and we…
February 8, 2017 By Edward Bidder
Ministry of Justice provide update on Family Law Reforms
The Ministry of Justice has published a paper to update the public on three key…
February 8, 2017 By Andrew Barton
Divorcing by Christmas
We are often asked at various junctures of divorce proceedings whether it is going to…
December 12, 2016 By Andrew Barton
Divorce and a son’s claim on his parents’ farm
The High Court has very recently allowed a son’s claim to an interest in a…
October 26, 2016 By Andrew Barton
Financial claims following an overseas divorce – don’t delay
A recent High Court case has highlighted the need for those looking at seeking to…
August 2, 2016 By Andrew Barton