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November 11, 2024
Domestic Abuse and the Financial Remedy Courts – Time for Change?
Financial remedy proceedings are a Court led process to determine how the assets of divorcing couples are to be divided. Read Emelia Garnett, Trainee Apprentice Solicitor's recent article here.
August 20, 2024
As part of the Courts’ and Judges’ work to improve transparency and public confidence in the Family Justice System, a number of pilot schemes have been launched which allows accredited media and legal bloggers to report on Family Law cases.
May 10, 2024
The Family Procedure Rules govern the practices used in the Family Courts in England and Wales. In an effort to promote early resolution of Financial arrangements out of Court, a number of amendments have been made to these rules.
May 10, 2024
Judicial separation, also known as legal separation, is an alternative to divorce for couples whose relationship has broken down. A legal separation allows you to formally separate, without divorcing or ending a civil partnership.
February 28, 2024
What is a Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is an agreement that couples may enter into before they marry or enter a civil partnership. It details ownerships of assets and how these assets are to be divided if the marriage was to break down irretrievably.
February 14, 2024
The UK's Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk, is set to introduce "Jade's Law" by the end of the year, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at preventing individuals
January 10, 2024
In 2014 and 2015, the Government decided to reform public sector pension schemes changing them from a final salary scheme to a career average scheme.
December 13, 2023
The beginning of a New Year can be the turning point in many relationships. Having spent time with family and friends over the Christmas period it can put pressure on a marriage that is already fragile.