Day: 11 March 2021

What does it mean to be a woman in family law today?

In honour of International Women’s Day this week, Today’s Family Lawyer asked professionals in the family law industry to give us their thoughts on what it’s like to be a woman working in law today and any challenges they face. Marilyn Stowe, UK’s most famous family lawyers and legal entrepreneurs said: “When I was at […]

How has the Budget affected families?

Linzi Perriman, an Associate Solicitor in Weightmans’ family law team, talks about the impact the recent Budget will have on families. Millions of Britons were expecting tax increases when the Spring 2021 budget was announced, but Chancellor Rishi Sunak opted for a more measured approach. Many families believe they’re unaffected, but is that the case? […]

The important decision in AZ v FM [2021] and capitalised child maintenance

Camilla Hooper, Associate, at law firm Cripps Pemberton Greenish has shared her views on the important decision made in AZ v FM [2021] by Mostyn J. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are sadly suffering financial hardship as a result of reductions in income or redundancy and job loss. During difficult economic times, […]

Does my child have to be vaccinated for COVID-19?

Kendra McKinney, who is a Family Law Partner at BLM, looks at recent Family Court decisions on childhood vaccination. One of the reasons why discussions over vaccinating has become so contentious is because it strikes at the heart of an issue parents feel strongly about – what is in their child’s best interests? When more […]

Content is Key

As the saying goes content is key, and it continues to be so as we move through 2021. Content delivery is an invaluable tool for any business and there are lots of new trends and considerations around to keep an eye on to ensure you stay at the forefront. Trends wise Google is a lot […]