Family law

Going through a divorce is extremely stressful, emotional and uncertain. When children are brought into the mix, it is even more so. We hope that this practical guide will assist parents going through divorce, and ensure that the children remain...

Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities In recent years, cohabitation, when two people live together in a relationship without being married, has become increasingly common. Despite its prevalence, many couples are unaware that cohabitation does not automatically grant them the...

Social Media as Evidence in Family Law Although the Family Procedure Rules 2010 encourage privacy and discretion in family matters. The reality is that social media content is frequently being submitted as evidence. Screenshots, videos and online behaviour are...

 What the Law Doesn’t Give You: Many couples choose to live together without marrying or entering a civil partnership. This arrangement, known as cohabitation, has become the fastest-growing family structure in the country. However, despite its increasing prevalence, many...

There is a misconception in divorce cases that you will lose half of your assets. However, an equal share in assets is not always the case. The starting point for the court is to consider assets under the sharing...

Transparency is foundational to building and sustaining a thriving justice system. It ensures that legal professionals can access judgments to understand how the law is being applied and create greater fairness and consistency. The public feel the benefit in...

Do Private FDR’s offer a better alternative than Court-Based hearings in resolving financial matters?   A Private FDR is a voluntarily entered into process which can run concurrently with, or take place prior to, financial remedy proceedings within the...

What is Mediation? Family mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution. It works by instructing a neutral and independent third party to help you resolve a conflict or dispute in an attempt to reach a mutually acceptable resolution....

S25 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (‘S25’) has recently come under the scrutiny of the High Court What is section 25?   What is section 25? Section 25 is a crucial provision which empowers the Court to examine and make...

Pre-nuptial agreements come before the Court again in the case of MN v AN EWHC 613 (Fam) The background of the case  In this case the wife had assets of £62,000 and the husband £32.5 million. In 2005...