What Is a Mother? High Court Confronts the Issue in Landmark Case
What is a mother? The High Court confronted that fundamental question in the case of a trans man who was... Continue reading →
Charity Authorised to Act as Vulnerable Man’s Deputy in Legal First
There are few more crucial roles played by judges than to protect vulnerable people from exploitation by those charged with... Continue reading →
Sensible Divorcees Are Frank About Their Assets – Court of Appeal Ruling
Divorcees who seek to hide the true extent of their wealth can expect to be dealt with firmly by family... Continue reading →
High Court Acts to Protect Best Interests of Mentally Ill Professional
It is a sad fact that those who suffer from mental illness often have no insight into their condition and... Continue reading →
Campaigning for Justice is One Thing, Harming Others is Quite Another!
Everyone has the right to campaign against what they perceive as injustice, but only if that does not involve trampling... Continue reading →
Parents Accused of Breaking Their Baby’s Leg Win Right to Fresh Hearing
When children suffer injury, investigations follow and the finger of blame is frequently pointed at their parents. However, in one... Continue reading →
Divorce Arbitrators’ Decisions Are Final – Guideline High Court Ruling
Many divorcing couples are attracted to arbitration as a swift and relatively cheap alternative to resolving financial issues in court.... Continue reading →
Divorce Ruling – Sharing Principle Does Not Apply to Future Earning Capacity
It is only right that assets built up during a long marriage to which husband and wife have contributed equally... Continue reading →
Mental Capacity – Court Refuses to Authorise Non-Consensual Abortion
Those who lack the mental capacity to make important decisions for themselves still have the right to express their wishes... Continue reading →
Children Have a Right to Know Genetic Parents’ Identity – High Court Ruling
There can be few greater shocks to any child than discovering that their real father is not the same man... Continue reading →
