I am getting married – should I get a prenup?
A recent survey by the Marriage Foundation, a charity that promotes marriage, indicated that up to one in five couples enter into a prenuptial...
17 September, 2021
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How the courts deal with abuse allegations in children cases
It is sadly common that allegations of domestic abuse are raised by one or both of the parties in proceedings between parents over...
17 August, 2021
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Tech abuse, home working and email applications – June family law news update
Domestic abuse charity launches tech safety website Refuge, the domestic abuse charity, has launched anew website, RefugeTechSafety.org, with dedicated resources for survivors, after seeing an increase in the...
16 July, 2021
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Fathers involvement in the justice system, record divorce award and new protections for abuse victims – June family law news roundup
Research looks at fathers in the family justice system A research partnership between the University of East Anglia and Lancaster University has provided new...
17 June, 2021
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Agreements, courts, mediation and domestic abuse – May family law news roundup
The importance of finalising agreements A Family Court case has demonstrated the importance of couples legally finalising financial agreements reached between them on separation...
17 May, 2021
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High Court confirms discussions in mediation are private
Mediation is used by many separating couples as a means of resolving disputes over arrangements for children or finances. To assist the process...
01 April, 2021
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Occupation of the matrimonial home after separation – should the party in occupation pay rent?
Wife does not have to pay rent Occupation of the former matrimonial home....
01 March, 2021
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Is the judge dealing with my case biased?
Concerns about biased judges are often raised in family law. It may, for example, be a concern that a judge dealing with a...
01 February, 2021
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How writing your own statements can jeopardise your case.
Representing yourself at court? Is it wise to draft your own statement? Since legal aid has been limitedly available since 2013, many people are representing...
03 January, 2021
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