Mediation and Arbitration as Dispute Resolution
“Court backlog” is a repeated phrase we hear now more than ever. The Court system…
March 24, 2025 By Kirstin Sibley
Resolution Together – One Couple, One Lawyer for Farming Families
Many couples who separate want to avoid a costly legal battle and simply need guidance…
March 24, 2025 By Tamsin Best
Wrongful removal – return to the Netherlands
A recent case very helpfully considered factors that need to be taken into account when…
March 19, 2025 By Bill Wilkins
What to say in the family court?
If you're in family proceedings for whatever reason then it can make a huge difference…
March 18, 2025 By Andrew Barton
Refusal of application for summary return to a non-Hague signatory country
A recent case has highlighted the approach to applications for summary return of a child…
March 17, 2025 By Bill Wilkins
No purpose in carrying on the proceedings – Child Arrangements Order proceedings ended
A recent case has highlighted factors that the Court take into account when considering whether…
March 13, 2025 By Bill Wilkins
Refusal of application for relocation – Miami not so Nice
A recent case has highlighted the factors that need to be focused upon when either…
March 4, 2025 By Bill Wilkins
Adoption application – Adoption Act
In making an adoption application, it is important that the rules are followed and requirements…
March 3, 2025 By Mark Smith
New Guidance for Family Law Judges – Writing to Children In Family Court Proceedings
This week, Sir Andrew McFarlane (President of the Family Division) brought in new guidance for…
February 28, 2025 By Jodie Giller
Does my ex-spouse need to see my Statement of Information Form if we have reached a financial settlement?
A Statement of Information Form (sometimes referred to as a D81 Form) is the form…
February 26, 2025 By Emma Booker
Reunite International – Child Abduction Centre
Reunite International is an independent charity supporting parents, guardians and family members dealing with international…
February 26, 2025 By Libby Lovell
President of the Family Division gives strong warning following ‘astonishing’ surrogacy
The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane has recently warned against unlawful surrogacy…
February 25, 2025 By Sarah Bell