Family Law

If you’re married, the family home is viewed by the Court as a special asset that is central to the marriage. This means that there must be a good reason (as set out in categories within the main divorce legislation) as to why the family home should not be divided equally when you divorce.

Non-matrimonial money or property are defined as assets acquired outside a marriage. This can include gifts, inheritance or assets never mingled with matrimonial property or money in any way.

Christmas is an emotive time even when families are living together. Families evolve their own traditions, such as always attending the Christingle service on Christmas Eve; putting the kids to bed and reading them their favourite… Read More

This week is ‘Good Divorce Week 2020’. Resolution is promoting this week (30th November – 4th December 2020) to highlight the effect of some of the issues within the family justice system upon those who divorce. During Good… Read More

The Office for National Statistics has published the latest figures and trends for divorce in England and Wales. In 2019, the divorce rate increased by 18.4% – although it is thought that some of this increase relates to a backlog of work… Read More

The ‘no fault’ divorce bill (officially the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill) has now passed successfully through Parliament and awaits Royal Assent.  Once the bill has received Royal Assent, the first applications for ‘no… Read More

As domestic abuse helplines and websites report a huge increase in the number of enquiries from those seeking help from an abuser during lockdown, Coronation Street’s recent storyline of controlling and coercive behaviour is described by… Read More

If you have made a decision you subsequently regret to call your baby North West, Apple Martin or, most bizarrely of all, Elon Musk’s ‘X AE A – 12’ (which even his parents can’t seem to agree on how to pronounce), you can change it to… Read More

Domestic violence charities and government agencies have warned there is likely to be an increase in domestic abuse during the current lockdown. This has already been the case in other countries who have dealt with the coronavirus pandemic… Read More

During the current uncertain and difficult times due to the coronavirus crisis, our Family Law team is here to help and provide clarity.

Pets are a big part of family life. Cats and dogs are often viewed as ‘children’ by their owners – but what happens to the family pet when a couple separates? The English Courts view pets as possessions (or ‘chattels’) – similar to… Read More

Until recently, ‘divorce’ in Denmark meant completing a straightforward online application form and paying a £56 fee. However, new legislation came into force in April, requiring divorcing couples to wait for a period of three months and… Read More