Should you protect your assets with a trust or a pre-nuptial agreement?
This is a question we are commonly asked by those looking to protect their assets…
February 8, 2017 By Andrew Barton
What happens to a business in a divorce?
In a 2012 study 71% of SMEs described themselves as ‘family businesses’. It’s therefore not…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
International update – habitual residence
International elements to all walks of life are ever increasing in today’s society, and we…
February 8, 2017 By Edward Bidder
Ministry of Justice provide update on Family Law Reforms
The Ministry of Justice has published a paper to update the public on three key…
February 8, 2017 By Andrew Barton
Divorcing by Christmas
We are often asked at various junctures of divorce proceedings whether it is going to…
December 12, 2016 By Andrew Barton
Divorce and a son’s claim on his parents’ farm
The High Court has very recently allowed a son’s claim to an interest in a…
October 26, 2016 By Andrew Barton
Increasing care cases
The President of the Family Division recently drew attention to the fact that the number…
October 19, 2016 By Bill Wilkins
Habitual residence and CBeebies – working out which country a child is habitually resident
Where a child is considered to be habitually resident in a particular country, then it…
October 19, 2016 By Bill Wilkins
96 days to go… Christmas planning for separated families
It may be the beginning of autumn but we are now just double figures away…
September 22, 2016 By Edward Bidder
Advice about my separation or divorce?
When should I take advice about my separation or divorce? This is a question that…
September 6, 2016 By Andrew Barton
What is Parental Responsibility?
So what is Parental Responsibility? Parental Responsibility is all the rights, duties and obligations a…
August 19, 2016 By Mark Smith
Summer holiday advice for separated families
The summer holidays are now well and truly upon us. Whilst they are a welcome…
August 5, 2016 By Mark Smith