Category: Family & Matrimonial
A Friendly Guide for Separated Parents: Social Media Ban for Under-16s – What You Need to Do Now
What is changing? The government intends to prevent under‑16s from accessing major social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, […]
Divorce Is a Financial Turning Point: Introducing the Empowering Women Through Divorce service
Divorce and separation are often spoken about as legal processes. In reality, they are also financial and emotional turning points: […]
The Problem Isn’t the Divorce – It’s the Lack of Understanding
Reading headlines about celebrity couples securing a “quick online divorce” is frustrating, not because of the divorce itself, but because […]
Modern Families, Outdated Law: A Long Awaited Step Towards Cohabitation Reform
Today has brought a significant and long‑awaited development in family law. The Ministry of Justice has unveiled proposals to strengthen […]
Spouses Behaving Badly: When Conduct Can Affect Financial Settlements
For a long time, people going through divorce in England and Wales were told the same thing: how your spouse […]
Vernon Kay and Tess Daly: A Lesson in Respectful Separation
As a family solicitor and Resolution‑accredited lawyer, I see first‑hand how emotionally overwhelming separation can be for couples and families. […]
Empowering Women – Domestic Abuse: Know Your Right to Apply for UK Settlement
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you deserve safety, dignity, and the freedom to rebuild your life. If your relationship […]
Interveners in Family Proceedings: When Third Parties Become Part of the Financial Picture
Family law disputes don’t always involve just two people. In financial remedy proceedings following divorce or separation, it is increasingly […]
Possession Proceedings in Family Cases
When a financial order is made by the Family Court, many clients understandably believe that this is the end of […]
School Holidays and Child Arrangements – Navigating a Difficult Time for Parents
School holidays can be a wonderful opportunity for children to relax, spend time with family and enjoy a break from […]