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Will a divorce bring an end to future financial claims?
It comes as a surprise to many people that, even when you are legally divorced,…
New Separation & Divorce HR Initiative Backed by Big Employers
Tesco, ASDA and NatWest are among the organisations reported as supporting the Positive Parenting Alliance’s new initiative, which encourages employers to take a more employee-friendly approach to divorce and separation.
Transparency in the Family Courts
On 25th January 2023, Mr Justice Poole made the first Transparency Order under a reporting pilot that will be conducted in Family Courts in Leeds, Cardiff and Carlisle. Duncan Lomax considers the implications of the Pilot, together with the recent decisions of Mostyn J.
Raising the minimum age of marriage
The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 will shortly come into force, raising the minimum age for marriage to 18 without exception.
Matrimonial proceedings funding: What are the options?
Solicitor, Siân McKernon, looks at the funding options that may be available during matrimonial proceedings in the context of the recent decision in YC v ZC.
Bank of Mum and Dad – New Guidance on Loans and Gifts
Madeleine Young takes a look at the issues that can arise when separating couples do not agree whether loans from family or friends should be repaid in light of recent guidance from the court
The Collaborative Family Law process – what is it, and how can it benefit me?
In this podcast, Madeleine Young and Sue Baker of our Family & Matrimonial team take…
No Fault Divorce: Where are we now?
In this podcast, Madeleine Young and Duncan Lomax of the Family & Matrimonial team take…
“No Fault Divorce”: Where are we now?
Recent figures published by the Ministry of Justice show that 33,566 divorce applications were made between April and June 2022, a spike of 22% from the same period last year.
Selling your matrimonial home after separation: proposals to shake up Capital Gains Tax
From 6th April 2023, divorcing and separating couples will have up to three years to transfer assets between each other without incurring Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and fewer restrictions on claiming Private Residence Relief (PRR).
Collaborative Family Law
The Thinking Person’s way to separate? Madeleine Young explains the role of Collaborative Family Law for separating families.
Separated parents: Agree your Christmas and New Year plans early
Christmas and New Year can be a difficult time for families, especially for separated parents and their children. Starting the conversation about arrangements early can help to ease the stress for everyone.
