Putting Children’s Safety Before Parental Involvement
The Government plans to repeal the presumption that both parents’ involvement is automatically in a child’s best interests
Putting Children’s Safety Before Parental Involvement
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Does Child Maintenance end at age 18? Not always, confirms the High Court
A recent appeal case, Re H (A Child) (Appeal: Child Maintenance) [2025] EWHC 2361 (Fam), serves as a useful reminder for parents that child maintenance payments can continue beyond 18 and for the duration of a child’s tertiary education.
Covert Recordings in Children Proceedings
A discussion on the Family Justice Council Guidance on Covert Recordings.
Domicile and Divorce: Lessons from Ramana v Kist-Ramana
Court of Appeal overturns dismissal of English proceedings in cross-border divorce case.
Pre-Nuptial Agreements and Fraudulent Non-Disclosure: Helliwell v Entwistle
Court of Appeal confirms that fraudulent non-disclosure can vitiate pre-nuptial agreements and attract indemnity costs.
Supreme Court Clarifies Sharing in Landmark Standish v Standish Ruling
In Standish v Standish, the Supreme Court has held that the sharing principle does not apply to “non-matrimonial property” when considering how the matrimonial finances should be shared upon divorce.
The Hague Convention: A Child Abduction Case
An Insight into: Re G and B (Children) (Abduction: Settlement: Grave Risk: Ukraine) [2025] EWHC 795 (Fam)
Litigation Conduct: An example of how NOT to behave in family law proceedings
An insight on WZ v HZ [2024] EWFC 407 (B)
Remarriage Trap – What is it and How to Avoid
Thinking about remarrying? Before you say “I do” again, make sure your finances are fully finalised.
Neurodiversity Guidance: Breaking Barriers into the Neurotypical Family Justice System
On 30 January 2025, the Family Justice Council published guidance for legal practitioners working with neurodiverse users of the Family Justice System.