2/12/2026 12:14:08 PM Marriage and Pensions...be careful what you say or don't say... By Laura Podger A recent case ruled upon by HHJ Hess, has provided guidance as to what extent a husband’s pension was matrimonial property and to what...
2/10/2026 3:01:11 PM Fraud, coercion and a 40% cut: the impact of ‘deplorable conduct’ in Financial Remedies cases By Marie Kilgallen The recent case of LP v MP shows that the Family courts can and will take a robust approach where it can be shown that one party’s...
1/21/2026 3:49:10 PM Family Mediation Week 2026 By Kelly Brown It’s Family Mediation Week next week (26 – 30 January 2026), which aims to raise awareness of the benefits of family mediation. During...
1/7/2026 11:37:37 AM Don't remain in an unhappy marriage, discuss your options By Laura Podger A number of recent articles have highlighted that data shows money fears are keeping unhappy couples together for the sake of their...
12/17/2025 2:49:39 PM Adoption of an adult in France - a peculiar planning option By Jacques Cutting Adopting an adult in France requires meeting specific legal conditions and obtaining the adult's clear consent. The adopter must be at...
12/12/2025 1:20:30 PM Supporting Jewish Families Through Chanukah By Carmel Brown For divorced or separated families, many festivals, including Chanukah can bring unique challenges and heightened emotions. Many Jewish...
12/10/2025 10:48:47 AM Formal recognition of digital assets By Zara Jordan The Law Society has welcomed the formal recognition of digital assets as personal property in the upcoming Property (Digital Assets etc)...
12/5/2025 6:02:15 AM Reflections on 2025: The case of M v F & Anor By Jasmine Shankster As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on those cases heard by the family courts this year that have shaped the future of legal practice. ...
12/3/2025 12:37:54 PM Families let down by chronic underfunding in the Family Court system By Zara Jordan The Family Court system in the UK is currently experiencing fewer sitting days, specifically a significant reduction in the number of...
11/27/2025 2:40:19 PM The duty of care that children have towards their parents in France By Jacques Cutting Many people are aware that, under French law, it is not possible to disinherit your children, except in specific circumstances, and that...
11/26/2025 11:04:03 AM Change to presumption of parental involvement in family law By Zara Jordan The presumption of parental involvement is being removed in family law, meaning courts will no longer start with the assumption that...
11/19/2025 9:49:52 AM How AI can bridge the gap in access to justice By Matthew Wort At Anthony Collins, we believe the law is more than a profession. It is a powerful tool for creating a fairer and more inclusive society....
11/17/2025 3:07:10 PM Why divorce language needs a rethink to avoid costly confusion By Kadie Bennett The introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022 marked a major step forward for accessibility and simplicity in family law. However,...
11/11/2025 12:20:04 PM AIDA - a groundbreaking tool for anyone experiencing relationship breakdown By Elizabeth Wyatt If you had suggested to me 18 months ago that I would be launching a new AI tool for my family law clients, I would have laughed out...
11/10/2025 11:33:39 AM Resolution’s Good Divorce Week By Rebecca Aston-Jones Designed to promote a better way for separating couples, highlighting the importance of a non-confrontational approach to divorce and...
11/6/2025 4:15:38 PM Best Lawyers Designates Morris James as a 2026 Best Law Firm By Morris James LLP Morris James is proud to announce that, once again, 29 of our practice groups have been recognized in Best Law Firms. Our firm has earned...