Excellent article and some good tips on how to divorce proof your marriage.

From what I've heard from clients over the years, I...

Resolution, the national organisation that represents family lawyers who work to ensure family cases are dealt with in an amicable...

Unfortunately, this long awaited website doesn't seem to be as good as the government had hoped. With the changes to pensions only 6...

According to information issued by Justice Minister, Simon Hughes, 2,517 court applications were made by grandparents in 2014 for...

Hoping to keep as much of his fortune to himself, investment firm billionaire Ken Griffin, 46, has claimed in divorce court that his...

Although this has purported been the case for some time - i.e. that ex wives should not be allowed to sit back and rely on wealthy ex...

So many unnecessary problems are caused by having to show the breakdown of a marriage is someone's fault. A no fault system should be...

It is really important that anyone thinking of taking advantage of the pension changes in April at least takes advantage of this free...

Back on the topic of pensions. There have been real concerns that people will transfer out of their final salary schemes to take...

This is a really helpful article explaining the importance of planning your estate and will carefully if you are responsible for paying...

We have done quite a few blogs on the forthcoming changes to pensions. We have heard quite a few people talking about how they will be...

Well, having got rid of legal aid it looks like costs are going to be incurred elsewhere by the public purse. However, this is a good...

Interesting thoughts on recent figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Figures show that cohabiting couples with children...

We are often asked what the top reasons for divorce are - this is our list of the top ten.

A report by a working group of the independent Civil Justice Council, recommends an online court, where Judges would decide cases...

A good article here by Sheri Donovan setting out the pitfalls of the internet when you are divorcing. As a family lawyer, I know only...

I did a blog last week about the difficulties in preparing court bundles for cases that are in Court, given the page limit of 350.

I...

Pamela Anderson has started divorce proceedings for the third time against her husband Rick Salomon.

As a family lawyer, I've had...

This may sound like a step too far but this type of agreement would save couples a lot of time and a considerable amount of money if...

Did you know the following?

Spouse/partner with no taxable income

Non-working wives and others with no pensionable earnings are entitled...

Section 40 of the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008 (c. 6) is now in force and inserts a new section 49D into the Child...

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All good family lawyers know that pensions should be considered in any financial settlement following divorce

The comments made by Lord Justice Aikens don't surprise me.

With legal aid only being available now in exceptional circumstances,...

Figures released this week from the Office of National Statistics show an 11% decrease in civil partnerships in 2013.

It's perhaps...

An interesting study has shown that couples who have "serious" incorrect perceptions of each other's happiness are 12% more likely to...

Many lawyers are very unhappy about London divorces being dealt with by a divorce centre in London - will it really work ?

Divorce can be an extremely emotional and difficult time, but equally it can be the perfect time for new beginnings, not only...

While many might be rushing around buying Valentine's Day gifts for their loved ones, it's not the case for everyone.

Especially if...

A dry subject perhaps, but an important one..

In accordance with the Practice Direction to the Family Procedure Rules 27, which...

It seems that its for civilised couples who do not have complex financial situations...what a great idea !

We don't.....

Most divorces are not contested but see what happens when they are

and more argument about what is "fair"

These regulations are designed to stop sham marriages/civil partnerships and are basically a good idea but do they go far enough? ...

Interesting article in The Daily Telegraph which does in my experience as a family lawyer ring true.

I'm not sure that tax is the best reason for 'tying the knot' but given our traditional society it isn't surprising that marriage...

We are still receiving information about the new centralisation of the divorce courts, even though these changes are due to take effect...

I am not sure I believe the research in this article from my experience as a family lawyer but it makes for interesting reading!

This is a sad case and one where different cultures are involved. We do find that differing beliefs, whether they are religious...

Very interesting that this particular judge was reprimanded by the Court of Appeal for his handling of a child in a case particularly...

This highlights the importance of getting the correct advice

Divorce can be a difficult time for children too. Here are some great tips to help guide them through the process.

After just over 2 yrs of marriage, actor Giovanni Ribisi has started divorce proceedings from Agyness Deyn on the fact of their...

I have to agree with the psychotherapist Betsy Ross in this article about separating parents.

It is not easy to put aside the hurt...

All family lawyers will agree with this

We have already explained in earlier blog posts some of the pitfalls to watch out for when the pension rules change in April. The...

Financial planning is essential when your relationship breaks down

This area of law is already complicated and the legal issues that could be raised by this proposed new change are complex. We will be...

We regularly help parents work out what the correct level of child maintenance should be but should the financial information of the...

This case is another example of a family member paying money to another and the issues this can create later down the line, for...

Data from the Office for National Statistics show this type of family are the fastest growing in the UK.

I don't think it will be...

Resolution - the nationwide organisation, made up of family lawyers who deal with matters in an amicable way as possible, have raised...

Not sure I agree with Kate Winslet's views in this article, but I do agree it's important that negative incidents are made positive.

Interesting article where the parties had a pre-nuptial agreement but the wife is seeking further monies which she claims are child...

I have never know this happen before but it proves for very interesting reading ...