Category: Vicky Medd
Changes to Family Law Rules Prioritise Dispute Resolution
On 29th April 2024, new Family Proceedings Rules came into effect, placing a strong emphasis on dispute resolution. Addressing Delays […]
Decline in Divorce Rates: Exploring Factors and Future Trends
The latest figures regarding divorces in 2022 were released last month, revealing a significant decrease in the number of divorces […]
How are Family Businesses Dealt with in Divorces?
Divorces often present complex challenges, and when family businesses are involved, the complexities can multiply. This is particularly true when […]
Navigating Divorce with a Narcissist: Expert Insights and Empowering Strategies
In this eye-opening interview, Vicky Medd, Partner and Mediator at Ridley & Hall, shared expert insights on divorcing a narcissist […]
Court Fees Increase
The government has confirmed that despite opposition they are set to press ahead with increasing Court fees to a lot […]
Children Disputes: Can you make arrangements away from the Court?
The President of the Family Division has said that Courts should be a last resort for parents at war. At […]
Why You Really, Really Should Be Using a Solicitor
Covid-19 has had a huge impact on our lives, and in particular on our livelihoods. Jobs have been lost, and […]
Philip Schofield’s options if he does separate
Relationship problems have been in the news over the course of the last two weeks. First, Fern Britton and Phil […]
Summer Madness in the Family Court
The courts have reported a number of unusual cases that have been dealt with this summer. A couple appeared before […]
The new Divorce Bill
For many years, family lawyers have been putting pressure on successive governments to alter the current fault based divorce system. […]
