Public law outline letters – what are they and what to do next
When a Local Authority is concerned that a child is not being looked after properly…
August 22, 2021 By Libby Lovell
Pre-nup loyalty clauses and divorce rates
It has been reported in the Daily Mail that a ‘spike’ in divorce rates is…
August 22, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Pension Sharing Problems on Divorce
When parties are dealing with financial matters on divorce they are usually required to produce…
August 22, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Can counselling really ease painful experiences?
Family issues like divorce are one of the most stressful life events a person can…
August 22, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Giving evidence – what to expect when you go to Court
Many of my clients knowledge of a courtroom comes from TV dramas and films. They…
August 22, 2021 By Stephens Scown
What sanctions can be imposed if a parent refuses to comply with a Contact Order?
Even if a break-up has been particularly difficult and protracted, many parents manage to make…
August 22, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Living under the same roof during divorce
It’s not unusual for divorcing couples to continue to live in the same house during…
August 22, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Public Law Children Act Proceedings – jargon explained
Child Care Proceedings can be very complex and you are likely to receive lots of…
August 17, 2021 By Libby Lovell
Options for the Family Business upon Divorce
The breakdown of a marriage is always difficult but it can be particularly difficult if…
July 29, 2021 By Harriet Wigmore
The #ParentsPromise – supporting children impacted by separation
Our Family Law team backs the #ParentsPromise in support of children impacted by parental separation.…
July 27, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Child Arrangements in Devon – changes as a result of Practice Direction 36Q
What is Practice Direction 36Q and how does it affect child arrangements in Devon? Owing…
July 21, 2021 By Philippa Leaity
Valuing Matrimonial Property On Divorce
The law about how assets are shared on divorce is continuing to develop. It is…
July 16, 2021 By Stephens Scown