Divorce myths – “my former spouse can’t obtain a financial order after Decree Absolute”
One of the most common myths among clients is that their former spouse cannot make…
January 14, 2025 By Shavaun Womersley
What is an FDA Hearing?
When an application to commence financial remedy proceedings is made, the Court will set several…
January 14, 2025 By Alara Guven
Military pensions on divorce – Military Pension Divorce Calculator UK
In any divorce financial settlement, the Courts require all divorcing couples to take account of…
January 13, 2025 By Harriet Wigmore
The Bank of Mum and Dad – what happens to gifted money on divorce?
These days, it’s common for couples to receive financial assistance from ‘the Bank of Mum…
January 9, 2025 By Tyler Richards
Application for summary return of a child to a non-Hague country
A recent case (between a father and a mother [2024] EWHC 3125 (Fam)) has provided…
January 7, 2025 By Bill Wilkins
Litigants in person and the Family Court
Since the removal of legal aid for most private law family cases, there has been…
December 30, 2024 By Andrew Barton
The Muslim Nikah and English law
A recent report published by Aurat: Supporting Women has highlighted the limited legal rights with…
December 30, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Who gets the gifts? Sorting out Christmas presents after a separation
The festive season is a time for giving, but for separated couples, the question of…
December 17, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
What are the Kimber factors in family law?
The Kimber factors are a list of points to have regard to when determining whether…
December 17, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Is an FDR necessary in financial remedy proceedings?
If you are in court proceedings dealing with the division of your finances on divorce,…
December 13, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
Future Planning for Farming Families
At a recent rural update, sector specialists from professional services firms Stephens Scown, Carter Jonas…
December 11, 2024 By Phil Reed
Joint advice service for divorcing couples
Since the Summer of 2024 Stephens Scown’s family team have offered a joint advice service…
December 10, 2024 By Jasmine Davey