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
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
Help for care leavers
CAFCASS recently published statistics showing that the number of care applications received in June 2016…
August 2, 2016 By Libby Lovell
Things to consider in equine divorces
Working in Devon and Cornwall, with a large rural sector, Stephens Scown have considerable experience…
July 20, 2016 By Andrew Barton
The biggest divorce in the UK’s history?
Less than a week on from the result of the EU referendum the only thing…
July 20, 2016 By Stephens Scown
International family law update – president issues guidance
In an ever-expanding cosmopolitan family law landscape, Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division,…
May 24, 2016 By Edward Bidder
Thinking about the children in a divorce
Divorce or separation are especially hard when children are involved. Mark Smith, family law partner,…
April 8, 2016 By Mark Smith