Latest News
3 Requirements of a Valid Pre-Nuptial Agreement
10th July, 2020
[leadThe recent decision of S v H [2020] highlights the important position that signing a pre-nuptial agreement does... Read More »
Villiers v Villiers (2018) EWCA Civ 1120
3rd July, 2020
Brief Background Mr & Mrs Villier married in 1995, and lived in Scotland together until separation in 2012. Once separated, the wife moved to England, but the husband remained living in Scotland. In July 2013 the wife issued a divorce petition in England, but in October 2014 the husband lodged a writ for divorce in Scotland. As the... Read More »
No Fault Divorce Bill Passed…
23rd June, 2020
Following the passing of the Divorce, Separation and Dissolution Bill in parliament, Family Law Solicitor Katie Hughes-Beddows comments... Read More »
Experience Counts When Choosing A Family Lawyer
12th June, 2020
Family life, and with it issues of separation and divorce does not take place in a vacuum. Eternal... Read More »
Draining the tank – is equal sharing of assets enough?
12th June, 2020
When divorcing, it is settled law that there should be no discrimination between ‘breadwinner’ and ‘homemaker’ in financial... Read More »
Clarity on child arrangements in light of the new “Stay at home” restrictions
24th March, 2020
During the evening of 23 March the Prime Minister issued strict new “Stay at Home” rules that people... Read More »
Self-isolation during the pandemic can be dangerous for those in abusive relationships.
24th March, 2020
According to the most recently published figures on the subject, 2.4 million adults aged 16-74 in England and... Read More »
School Closures and Child Arrangements during COVID-19
23rd March, 2020
During this uncertain time, concerns that many parents have regarding the arrangements for the children are being exacerbated... Read More »
Contacting your child during COVID-19
23rd March, 2020
When it comes to the day to day arrangements for your children, it is often difficult for separated... Read More »