Divorce is well documented as being a stressful time. So, it is particularly important to look after yourself – however difficult this may seem when you feel low down on your list of things to ‘do’ or care for. Divorce…
As family lawyers, we understand that the urge to escape an abusive relationship, the stinging resonance of that abuse, and the impact of domestic abuse means that the easiest way out is to walk away with nothing. It is also…
I would firstly say that I’ve stolen the title "Access to Justice - Who Needs Lawyers?" from the Chief High Court Judge Justice, Helen Winkleman, in New Zealand. It is sobering that the problems facing our Family Courts are echoed…
A lot of people have been glued to the television every evening at 9 pm to watch the most recent series of Love Island. For those who do not watch it, the tv show follows islanders that are placed into…
With the school summer holidays now upon us, perhaps it is worth reflecting on how the law deals with children going on holiday with your ex-spouse. Where a court order is in place (governing whom the child should live with…
Deciding to have therapy can feel like a big decision. People often feel they do not need to talk or cannot see how talking to ‘a stranger’ could help. Engaging in a therapeutic process is a brave but often hugely…
Attention was brought to the High Court this week when the court was asked to consider if service of key court papers by online platform WhatsApp constituted valid service. “Service” is the method by which documents are delivered and passed onto a party with an interest in…
At long last, it appears that people are beginning to wake up to the concept of what constitutes value or not, as the case may be. I read the other day that, on analysing the travel insurance policies on comparison web sites (many of which…
Following a separation, many parents apply to Court for a child arrangements order to formally set out the living arrangements for the child/children, known as a shared care order. Any person including a parent, grandparent, guardian or any other person…