The UK’s most innovative divorce firm reveal how you can end up liable for your ex-spouse’s debt
A major part of the divorce process is the division of assets, which will also include both your mortgage and any debt you may have e.g., credit cards or any finance taken out. Even though they aren’t classed as an asset, they still need to be considered to reach a divorce financial settlement. The UK’s […]
Egg freezing: an employer’s affair?
Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, is a process that allows women to preserve their fertility. Though not covered by the NHS, the treatment is growing in popularity – and a recent BBC report on the topic has highlighted the increasing willingness of employers to get involved. There is no doubt that it is an expensive […]
Curfews proposed for parents who fail to pay child maintenance
Parents who refuse to pay child maintenance could face curfews, as Ministers plan new powers for the Child Maintenance Service. The change is being considered as part of fresh proposals that will get more of the money that is owed to the children of separated parents. The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) collected or arranged £1 […]
Cafcass publishes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for 2022-2025
Following publication in October 2021 of Cafcass’ equality, diversity and inclusion objectives, Cafcass has today published its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for 2022-2025. Cafcass say that “celebrating the diversity and uniqueness of every child and family supported by Cafcass lies at the heart of what it does”. Its approach to equality, diversity and inclusion […]
Government announces new measures to reduce childcare costs
The government has announced ambitious new plans to improve the cost, choice and availability of childcare that will benefit hundreds of thousands of parents across the country. The UK has some of the highest-quality childcare provision in the world with 96% of early years settings rated by Ofsted as good or outstanding, but it is […]
Divorce case criticised for “unprincipled” financial remedy proceedings
A recent divorce case which led to “feral, unprincipled and unnecessarily expensive financial remedy proceedings” has led to heavy scrutiny and criticism by Family Court Judge Stephen Wildblood QC. In the case, which involved a divorcing couple, both of whom were found to have lied in parts of their evidence, the judge described the proceedings […]
Revised sentencing guidelines for child sexual offences
The courts and tribunals judiciary has announced revised sentencing guidelines for child sexual offences. New sentencing guidelines for the offence of sexual communication with a child (s15A of the Sexual Offences Act) came into force on 1st July. This offence was introduced by the Serious Crime Act 2015. Offenders face a maximum penalty of two […]
