“George Floyd’s death has caused outrage around the world and exposed injustices and inequalities. “As well as expressing sadness and sympathy it is vital we use this difficult time to…
Corona virus continues to cause chaos as separated parents don’t know which advice to listen to regarding returning their children to school. Many are turning to the courts to determine…
No-fault divorce blame game For more than 30 years Resolution members including those at Brighton & Hove Law have campaigned for the introduction of no-fault divorce that would enable couples…
Certain family proceedings should not be conducted remotely, the president of the family division has said after intervening in a case involving a young girl living in ‘limbo’. Just because…
‘My husband is always home and interferes with my housework, which makes me really stressed’ Like many couples, it all began when Yui’s husband started working remotely from their small…
The Guardian reports on these difficult issues raised by Covid19 as UK lawyers get inundated by divorced parents arguing over lockdown custody. Former couples disagree about where their children should…
As the global COVID-19 public health emergency continues to spread and create challenges for individuals, businesses and services worldwide, we wanted to share with you that the Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s…
We are in unprecedented difficult and challenging times. Please see the attached guidance from the President of the Family Division in respect of Child Arrangements Orders. The priority is ensuring…
Court hearings are still going ahead as usual at present and our clients will be updated by telephone if this situation changes. As published on the GOV website, please see…
The Gazette has published confirmation today that HM Courts & Tribunals have confirmed people should come to court as usual unless they or a member of their party has or…
Increasingly the Courts are seeing cases where parental alienation against mothers is alleged. The stakes (as always with children cases) where such allegations of alienation are made are extremely high.…
When you commit to raising a child, you’re taking on a life-defining decision. From this moment on, everything changes – not least your financial situation. Bringing up kids is hard,…
Doctored audio evidence used to damn father in custody battle Doctored audio files and footage – known as ‘deep fakes’ – are being submitted to UK courts as evidence, a…
Lords warn new divorce rules could be ‘counterproductive’ “It does not make sense that one should be able to walk out of a serious ‘till death us do part’ commitment…
Animals of love: The increase of battles about pets in divorce settlements is rising and the reasons are complex. When partnered with Britain’s particular penchant for pets, it is easy…
