Non-Court Dispute Resolution rule change: an update
As discussed in my article “Changes to family law rules to encourage Non Court Dispute…
January 16, 2025 By Lizzie Smith
The Section 7 Report – what you need to know
What is a Section 7 Report and how much influence does Cafcass have? If court…
January 16, 2025 By Sarah Bell
Resolution Together – Can we divorce and stay friends?
We are living in unprecedented times, where change is no longer a question of ‘if’…
January 16, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Child custody and parental illness: What UK law says
When a parent faces illness, whether short-term or long-term, it can understandably raise concerns about…
January 15, 2025 By Megan Eaton
How flexible work arrangements are shaping parenting arrangements
In recent years there has been an increasing trend of flexible working arrangements, which was…
January 14, 2025 By Sarah Bell
Divorce myths – “my former spouse can’t obtain a financial order after Decree Absolute”
One of the most common myths among clients is that their former spouse cannot make…
January 14, 2025 By Shavaun Womersley
What is an FDA Hearing?
When an application to commence financial remedy proceedings is made, the Court will set several…
January 14, 2025 By Alara Guven
Who can make an application under Schedule 1 of The Children Act?
Claims under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 are considered in circumstances when financial…
January 13, 2025 By Kai Whicker
Military pensions on divorce – Military Pension Divorce Calculator UK
In any divorce financial settlement, the Courts require all divorcing couples to take account of…
January 13, 2025 By Harriet Wigmore
The Bank of Mum and Dad – what happens to gifted money on divorce?
These days, it’s common for couples to receive financial assistance from ‘the Bank of Mum…
January 9, 2025 By Tyler Richards
International Child Relocation – lessons from a recent Court decision
The recent case of A Mother v A Father [2024] EWFC381(B) heard at the Family…
January 8, 2025 By Mark Smith
Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989
Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 applications are for circumstances where a parent is…
January 8, 2025 By Kai Whicker