What is matrimonial property?
When considering financial settlement in divorce proceedings in England and Wales, it will often be…
September 26, 2024 By Kai Whicker
Family Group Conferences – the principles and how they can be adopted in both private and public law
In recent years the use and benefit of Family Group Conferences has grown, especially in…
September 25, 2024 By Megan Eaton
Will the valuable family heirloom that I have inherited be taken into account on divorce?
When assessing how the finances are to be carved up on divorce, the starting point…
September 24, 2024 By Kai Whicker
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
Divorce & Property – how to protect your home if you’re not the legal owner
Getting a divorce can be stressful at the best of times, but when you are…
September 17, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
Round table meetings – what are they and should I consider them?
In this series of articles, we are explaining about alternative ways of resolving disputes concerning…
September 12, 2024 By Stephens Scown
No Fault Divorce – apply for a joint or sole application?
More than two years have passed since the introduction of no-fault divorce law in England…
September 12, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
Pension Awareness Week – How are pensions taken into account on divorce?
The pension awareness week campaign (running from the week commencing 9 September) highlights the importance…
September 11, 2024 By Tyler Richards
What age must children of different sex have separate bedrooms?
Legally, there is no specific age at which children of different sex from the same…
September 10, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Landmark Surrogacy Case
The Court has recently made a landmark ruling in the case of Z (surrogacy: step-parent…
September 9, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Section 7 Report – does the court have to follow recommendations?
In proceedings involving children where the welfare of the child(ren) is in question, the court…
September 4, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Divorce Assets – how are post-separation assets treated?
It can often be a major source of disagreement as to precisely what assets should…
September 2, 2024 By Stephens Scown