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 →
High Court Orders Fresh Hearing in Baby Skull Fractures Case
One of the most anxious tasks performed by the family courts is to decide whether injuries suffered by children are... Continue reading →
Big Money Divorce Engages Family Judge in Company Valuation
Companies are notoriously difficult to value and particular difficulties can arise when they form the principal assets to be divided... Continue reading →
Lasting Powers of Attorney – It Makes Sense to Appoint a Professional
Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are powerful documents which place others in control of your assets, health and welfare, and... Continue reading →
