Family Law

May

2022

High Court Analyses Post-Nuptial Agreement in Guideline Divorce Ruling

Written by Mauro Vinti

Pre- and post-nuptial agreements that do not fairly meet the reasonable needs of one divorcing party or the other are unlikely to be worth the paper they are written on. The High Court made that point in refusing to hold a wife to the...

Apr

2022

Family Judge Labours to Achieve Fairness Between Debt-Laden Divorcees

Written by Gemma Whitchurch

So-called 'big money' divorces may grab the headlines, but lower-value disputes can often be the hardest to resolve. In a case on point, a family judge laboured to meet the reasonable needs of a divorcing couple whose debts far exceeded their modest...

Apr

2022

Judge Opens New Chapter in Woman's Life by Dispelling Dark Family Secret

Written by Teresa Mannion

Dark secrets lurking in your family background are likely to cause you untold pain. As one case showed, however, bringing the truth to light in the safe environment of a family court can draw the sting and bring peace to you and future generations....

Apr

2022

Dementia Sufferer's Best Interests Prevail in Care Home Contact Dispute

Written by Tracy Creed

When it comes to vulnerable people who are unable to make important decisions for themselves, family judges focus on just one thing – their best interests. In a striking case on point, the High Court ruled that it would not serve the welfare of an...

Apr

2022

No Fault Divorce comes into force 10am 6 April 2022

Written by Karen Moores

NO FAULT #divorce law comes into force today (6 April 2022) ... If you need #legaladvice on how the change in the divorce law will affect you, please speak to Karen Moores, Mauro Vinti, Emma Gray, Teresa Mannion or a member of our #FamilyLaw...

Mar

2022

Equal Sharing Principle Delivers Fair Result in £6 Million Divorce Case

Written by Emma Gray

When it comes to divorce, it is very common for one spouse to argue that he or she should receive the lion's share of the marital wealth. However, as a guideline case concerning an entrepreneurial couple showed, fairness usually demands that an...

Mar

2022

The Concept of 'Needs' in Big Money Divorce Cases – Everything is Relative

Written by Mauro Vinti

Very rich people tend to get used to enjoying very expensive lifestyles and their assessment of their financial 'needs' post divorce can appear mind-boggling to the less well off. However, a High Court ruling in a so-called 'big money' case provided...

Mar

2022

Judge Overturns Divorce Decree Based on Wife's Forged Signature

Written by Emma Gray

Court orders are sometimes obtained by improper means, but when the truth emerges – as it almost always does – those responsible are bound to pay a crushing price. That was certainly so in the case of a businessman who obtained a divorce on the...

Mar

2022

Divorcees – This is Why Compromise is Always the Best Way Forward

Written by Emma Gray

Any good lawyer will tell you that it is much better to reach an amicable settlement of divorce and other family proceedings than to fight to the bitter end. As a High Court ruling showed, a willingness to compromise is all the more vital when the...

Feb

2022

Relationship Broken Down? Do You Understand the Legal Consequences?

Written by Karen Moores

When a relationship between partners who jointly own their home breaks down, one of them may move out leaving the other in sole occupation. That is a commonplace scenario but, as a High Court case showed, it can give rise to legal and financial...

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Family Law

High Court Analyses Post-Nuptial Agreement in Guideline Divorce Ruling

Family Judge Labours to Achieve Fairness Between Debt-Laden Divorcees

Judge Opens New Chapter in Woman's Life by Dispelling Dark Family Secret

Dementia Sufferer's Best Interests Prevail in Care Home Contact Dispute

No Fault Divorce comes into force 10am 6 April 2022

Equal Sharing Principle Delivers Fair Result in £6 Million Divorce Case

The Concept of 'Needs' in Big Money Divorce Cases – Everything is Relative

Judge Overturns Divorce Decree Based on Wife's Forged Signature

Divorcees – This is Why Compromise is Always the Best Way Forward

Relationship Broken Down? Do You Understand the Legal Consequences?

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