The Telegraph has posted an interesting article on financial/economic abuse, and how to recognise when you are in such a relationship. In England & Wales, such behaviour can result in criminal prosecutions. Under the Read More
In July, Nicole Jacobs, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, released her report on the need for change in the way domestic abuse is understood and dealt with in the Family Court system, entitled “The Family Court Read More
Every year in the UK, around 280,000 children see their parents separate. How those separations happen will affect the rest of those children’s lives. The negative effects of poorly handled divorce and separation on children Read More
Following a short break over the Summer, the Today’s Family Lawyer podcast returns with host David Opie speaking with Simon McCrum. There isn’t much Simon McCrum doesn’t know about running a law Read More
The case of CG v DL would have been a “paradigm case for equality” but for the issue of post separation endeavour and whether the wife should share in the husband’s business going forwards. Read More
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard my clients’ people say “communication in our company isn’t very good”. Now they may well mean what they say, but when I Read More
This happens more than any of us would like to admit. Clients come in all types and whilst we strive to be empathetic, professional, and deliver excellent service, it must also be acknowledged that sometimes Read More
Although technically the role of a family lawyer is not to minimise conflict, but to advise a client on the law, and the impact of taking (or not taking) a certain course of action, undoubtedly Read More
Our approach to unbundling The idea of “unbundling” legal services has been discussed in the sector for several years. In a nutshell, it’s where a service provider takes on only those aspects of work Read More
Whether forming part of an investment portfolio, or collected as a hobby, in the right market, cryptoassets represent significant stores of value. With nearly one in ten British adults now owning some form of cryptoasset, Read More
Part two of this two-part article will look at whether the current law around cohabitation is fit for purpose and explore proposed reforms. Part one assessed the myth of “common law marriage” and the current Read More
Although parental alienation was first recognised by Wallerstein and Kelly in 1976, the concept gained controversy when Gardner suggested that parental alienation is actually a mental condition suffered by children who had been alienated by their Read More
Part one of this two-part article will assess the myth of “common law marriage” and the current rights available for separating couples. Look out for part two where the current law’s fitness for purpose Read More
Since 1993 Derek Parsons, a solicitor at RWK Goodman, has specialised in Child Abduction work and joins this latest Todays’ Family Lawyer podcast to discuss his experience. Derek explores the reasons why children can become removed Read More
There are many boutique specialist family firms out there, and many successful ones at that. As a junior family lawyer this can be very appealing. But for me, I have always worked in a multi-practice Read More
A new large-scale study has revealed the positive impact of the Family Drug and Alcohol Courts (FDAC) versus standard care proceedings under the Children and Families Act 2014. FDAC aims to address the problems which led Read More
The summer holidays, for any parent, is an annual event that requires the three Ps – Planning, Preparation and Patience! For separated parents, this can apply even more when trying to negotiate and agree the time Read More
Sir Nicholas Mostyn has officially said goodbye to the Bench with last Friday marking his final day in the courtroom. The esteemed High Court judge – who recently turned 66 and has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s – Read More
UK family law that provides judges with such wide discretion when dividing assets on divorce has been a perennial bone of contention in legal circles. The laws were challenged again recently by Mr Justice Mostyn, Read More
Within the legal community there’s a common belief that the role of paralegal is just a step on the way to becoming a lawyer. But for some of us being a paralegal is enough Read More
- Family law update – changes to Family Procedure Rules strengthening non-court dispute resolution
- The importance of performance management over appraisals
- Factors influencing organisations’ decisions to bring cases to the civil and family courts
- High profile firm support lawyer after online divorce mistake
- Paedophiles could be stripped of parental rights after mother spent £30K to protect young daughter
- The ‘Pathfinder’ Court for children – a hindrance or opportunity?
- Divorce in decline – marital bliss or a harsher reality?
- Coercive and Controlling Behaviour – Where Are We?
- Ofsted report of Court advisory ‘outstanding’