A study by insurers Prudential has shown that those who are planning on retiring in 2015 who have previously been divorced will have a lower expected retirement income than those…
The President of the Family Division, Sir James Munby, has reminded parents that they have an obligation to encourage contact between their children and the children’s parents, even if the…
New research, commissioned by firm Slater and Gordon, has shown that social media is causing rifts between couples, and is often cited as a reason in divorce cases. Andrew Newbury,…
In the past it was believed that the way parents raised their kids had an effect on how intelligent those children would grow up to be. However, a surprising new…
A survey by housing charity Shelter has found that 49% of British parents think that their children will never be able to afford to buy their own home, at least…
The Law Commission has started work on a review of the current law of marriage, following a request from the government. The scoping phase of the review is currently under…
This week, Chief executive of the British Association for Adoption and Fostering, Caroline Selkirk, responded to the general elections pledges set out by the major parties with regards looked after…
On 2 March, Anne Longfield OBE started as the new Children’s Commissioner of England. Her role involves promoting and protectiong the rights of children, especially those who are in care,…
Last month, the Supreme Court held that an ex-wife was entitled to pursue her claim for financial support from her ex-husband, despite the divorce having been finalised more than two…
The Home Secretary, Theresa May, has announced an independent investigation into the application of Shari’a law in England and Wales. During a speech on Islamic extremism, Ms May stated that…
A new report Getting the House in Order published by The Children’s Society has revealed shocking statistics about England’s young homeless. Each year 12,000 homeless 16 and 17 year-olds ask…
In 2013 the Government introduced a benefits cap which limits the amount an out-of-work family can receive to £500 per week. This is a blanket policy and does not take…
Secretary of State for Justice, Simon Hughes, answered a written question this week, discussing the promotion of mediation in family law cases. Mr Hughes was asked “what steps he is…
In June 2012 the UK signed the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention which aims to protect women from violence. The government undertook to ratify the Convention as soon as forced…
A recent case in the Court of Appeal varying spousal maintenance some years after the original divorce settlement in 2008 appears to have set a precedent for lower family courts.…
