Don’t Even Consider a Foreign Adoption Without Specialist Legal Advice
Adopting children from abroad can complete families and be of great benefit to all concerned. However, as a High Court... Continue reading →
Divorce is a Line in the Sand – But What If Your Financial Position Changes?
Financial orders made in divorce cases are meant to draw a line in the sand so that people can get... Continue reading →
High Court Exercises Wisdom of Solomon in Ordering Sale of Family Home
Amidst ever-rising property prices, it can make good sense for friends or relatives to club together to buy a home... Continue reading →
Family Judge’s Overheard Comments on Zoom Gave Appearance of Bias
Remote hearings via Zoom, Skype and other communications software have made it possible for the family justice system to continue... Continue reading →
COVID-19 and Parental Contact With Children in Care – Guideline Ruling
How, if at all, is the duty of local authorities to allow children in their care reasonable contact with their... Continue reading →
Valuing Private Companies Is an Inexact Science – Big-Money Divorce Ruling
The old adage that an asset is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it cannot easily be... Continue reading →
Judge Breaks Deadlock Between Unmarried Ex-Couple With Children
When long-term relationships between unmarried couples break down, disentangling their property and financial affairs can be challenging, particularly where children... Continue reading →
Generosity of Wife’s Family Trusts Taken Into Account in Big-Money Divorce
One of the most controversial aspects of divorce is the extent to which pre-existing family wealth should be taken into... Continue reading →
Divorce – A Good Lawyer Will Always Advise You to Compromise
A good divorce lawyer, whilst ever ready to fight your corner, will always urge you in the direction of compromise.... Continue reading →
Secret Marriage Leads to Legal Complications – High Court Ruling
It is not only in the realms of fiction that lovers choose to marry in secret, away from the gaze... Continue reading →
