What Happens if Mediation Fails?
Mediation is often recommended by solicitors as a cost-effective form of non-court dispute resolution. Mediation…
August 12, 2026 By Jasmine Davey
The English Divorce Procedure
To commence divorce proceedings in England and Wales you first need to be married. This…
July 21, 2026 By Stephens Scown
How can separated parents agree childcare when working shifts?
It is often a struggle for parents to agree a regular pattern for childcare when…
June 26, 2026 By Mark Smith
Habitual Residence
A brief stay in another country is unlikely to be sufficient to establish habitual residence…
June 26, 2026 By Kai Whicker
Attorneys beware
The recent case of Re VH v. DH which was decided by the Court of…
June 26, 2026 By Ian Newcombe
Proper preparation that prevents poor planning
Often as lawyers we see a number of clients who come to us with concerns…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Reaching agreements in children matters
Last week broke news about the fundamental and long overdue change to divorce law and…
May 26, 2026 By Mark Smith
The unforeseen consequences of living with a partner
It is widely recognised that upon relationship breakdown unmarried couples do not have the same…
April 27, 2026 By Sarah Atkinson
Divorce and Coronavirus – how to divide a family business during the pandemic
While it is difficult to know how businesses will fare during the current coronavirus pandemic,…
April 27, 2026 By Harriet Wigmore
The ex-files: preventing financial claims from a former partner
Often hearing from an ex-partner when you thought the relationship was in the past brings…
March 20, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Reduction in adoption numbers and the courts
It was reported earlier this month that the number of children put forward for adoption…
March 20, 2026 By Bill Wilkins
Is future inheritance considered on divorce?
We are regularly asked whether the future inheritance prospects of a client or their spouse…
January 27, 2026 By Sarah Walls