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Butler v Butler and Needs Cases
Duncan Lomax, a Solicitor in our Family team, considers the recent judgement in Butler v Butler and “needs” cases on divorce.
Family Mediation Week
As part of Family Mediation Week, our Senior Associate and Mediator, Madeleine Young sets out different ways of mediating family disputes and gives her 5 top tips for successful mediation
The Rights of Cohabiting Couples
Duncan Lomax, a Solicitor in the Family team, looks at one of the focusses of this year’s Resolution Awareness Week: cohabitation.
What is arbitration and is it right for my case?
Hannah Sims, an Associate in our Family team, looks at one of the alternatives to Court for resolving disputes
Will I be compensated for my spouse’s behaviour in our divorce?
Senior Associate, Madeleine Young gives a snapshot view of the Court’s approach to conduct in financial remedy proceedings on divorce by the way the other party has behaved within their relationship.
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, Duncan Lomax 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…
