Self-care is sometimes thought of as self-indulgent and time-consuming - perhaps even a little bit boring. If you are under pressure during a divorce or other legal proceedings you may feel time for yourself is limited. It is, however, an…
This week, the Supreme Court is hearing a divorce case that could have significant implications for the parties considering “forum shopping” for divorce and financial remedy proceedings. Mr and Mrs Villiers married in 1994 and separated in 2012. The parties…
Christmas in particular can be a very stressful time for families newly broken apart by separation or divorce. This is the case not only for the children but also both parents – the one spending time with the children and…
In October this year, a case appeared before Mr Justice Keehan in the Royal Courts of Justice. The father in this case had applied for an order that his son (12) move to live with him. His son was at…
Is court the most appropriate option for parental disagreements in relation to children? - Not always. When I first qualified as a solicitor nearly 25 years ago the Children Act 1989 had recently come into force, reforming the way the…
Divorces are legal proceedings and there is a fundamental rule in all legal proceedings that the responding party has a right to know the case against them. Courts have embodied this in the requirement for the Respondent to return an…
Whilst most separating spouses wish to avoid the necessity of having to involve the court to reach an agreement in relation to the financial arrangements between them, for many there is no other option. It is always advisable to explore…
We are delighted that Jo Hawkins was presented with the BB&O Law Society President's Award. Below is the letter that was received by Jo. Dear Jo, The Berks, Bucks and Oxfordshire Incorporated Law Society President’s Award 2019 is well earned…
Relationship breakdown can be complex and often money is tight, therefore getting the most out of a meeting with your lawyer is important. In order to get the most effective use of your time and your lawyer's, here are some…
With a scheduled departure date of 31 October 2019, Brexit continues to loom large over all aspects of the daily news cycle. However, the potential impact on families appears to have gathered little fanfare. It is worth considering how Brexit…