Children Act – parental responsibility
The concept of parental responsibility came into law in 1989 with the enactment of the…
December 19, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Litigants in Person (LiP) – spouse refusing to take legal advice
For various reasons, not everyone chooses to take legal advice, and, in family matters, it…
December 1, 2022 By Harriet Wigmore
Withdrawing from financial agreements – How to handle the situation?
There is little more frustrating than when two parties have reached a financial agreement, and…
November 18, 2022 By Harriet Wigmore
Financial settlements reached before a divorce
Reaching financial settlements can be a tricky process when going through a divorce. What should…
November 16, 2022 By Thea Bennun
School fees and university costs – who foots the bill?
Private school fees can be a massive concern when there is a breakdown in the…
November 14, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
The plight of cohabitees
The latest House of Commons report released in July 2022 again highlights the enormous disparity…
November 10, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance Arrangements Involving Farms on Divorce
There has been a recent case decided by the Supreme Court on proprietary estoppel relating…
November 8, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Can child maintenance be capitalised?
Under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 the court is able to make an order that…
November 3, 2022 By Kai Whicker
Armed Forces – is your unmarried partner living in your property?
Here’s why I ask; if your unmarried partner moves into your property, they may be…
October 26, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Are new dads entitled to shared parental pay?
Historically, some employers have paid enhanced maternity pay to female employees. However, although the introduction…
October 20, 2022 By Hazel Sanders
Should I divorce in Ireland or England?
If a married couple decide to go their separate ways, it is very common for…
October 19, 2022 By Andrew Barton
Change of name – what you need to know
Who can change their name, when can they change it, and how is it done?…
October 7, 2022 By Thea Bennun