How should I respond to an online divorce petition?
The Court has an online facility enabling couples to deal with divorce proceedings themselves, potentially…
May 28, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Two heads are better than one?
In matrimonial finance cases the assets owned by the parties have to be agreed, or…
May 28, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Blog on Episode 6 of The Split
The series culminated in a hugely emotional final episode which had most people I know…
May 28, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson
“Cash in hand” on divorce
We are occasionally faced with cases where either our client or their spouse is being…
May 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Bill & Melinda Gates – staying in business after divorce
It has hit the news that Bill and Melinda Gates are getting a divorce but…
May 7, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson
Divorce delays: family law changes causing significant delays to South West divorces
Headlines about celebrity “quickie” divorces belie the truth according to a leading South West family…
April 27, 2021 By Andrew Barton
How should military Early Departure Payments be factored in on divorce?
Are Early Departure Payments included in the value of your military pension – and what…
April 27, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson
Change to stamp duty rules for divorcees
In his Budget on 22 November 2017, the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced what was hoped…
April 27, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Parental conflict and CAFCASS’ High Conflict Practice Pathway
New measures are being trialled to help recognise parental alienation and improve approach to high-conflict cases.…
April 27, 2021 By Mark Smith
Private Law Children – what is a Section 7 Report?
What is a Section 7 Report? If court proceedings become necessary to resolve the arrangements…
April 27, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
What can I do if I can’t afford my legal fees in financial proceedings?
Divorce and financial proceedings inevitably cause distress and anxiety. This is also often coupled with…
April 27, 2021 By Shavaun Womersley
What is a First Directions Appointment or FDA?
The First Directions Appointment, also known as an FDA, is the first Court hearing in…
March 31, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson