Taking your children abroad – for skiing or winter sun – do you need consent?
A common question that separated parents ask us is, ‘do I need consent to take…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Private Law Children Act Proceedings – Jargon Busting
Whether you are the applicant or find yourself as a respondent in private law Children…
September 26, 2025 By Libby Lovell
Conduct and concealment of assets
A recent High Court judgment has provided a helpful reminder of the courts’ distain for…
April 28, 2025 By Andrew Barton
I thought I was doing the right thing
Ann Thomas sets out the problems that can arise when travelling abroad with a child.…
February 10, 2025 By Ann Thomas
Application for summary return of a child to a non-Hague country
A recent case (between a father and a mother [2024] EWHC 3125 (Fam)) has provided…
January 7, 2025 By Bill Wilkins
Overseas Business and Divorce – how to deal with international assets
What should couples be aware of if they have overseas business or international assets when…
November 29, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Get to know your legal advisor – Ann Thomas
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
October 17, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Financial provision following foreign divorce: New High Court guidance on applications for leave
The High Court has provided further guidance on applications for financial provision in England following…
September 18, 2024 By Andrew Barton
International Divorce – Key Considerations
It is increasingly common for families to have an international connection – whether that be…
August 30, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
International Family Law specialist strengthens Family Team
With a stellar career spanning more than 30 years, Ann Thomas is a specialist in…
August 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Relocating with children after divorce
What happens when a divorcee with children wants to relocate? Mark Smith, a leading family…
December 11, 2023 By Mark Smith
Divorce and Pensions Jargon Buster
The consideration of pensions and their values are a critical element of lots of matrimonial…
November 13, 2023 By Thea Bennun