7/3/2026 12:56:34 PM Listening to children in family separation: the role of Child Inclusive Mediation By Portia Moore When parents separate, decisions about children are often made with good intentions but frequently without hearing directly from the...
6/25/2026 8:40:08 AM From the final whistle to a fresh start: why divorce does not have to be a battle By Rebecca Aston-Jones As the football world turns its attention to the FIFA World Cup, there will be much focus on how players will perform under pressure. The...
6/5/2026 4:01:03 PM Landmark announcement for cohabitating couples By Madeline Morris For too long, family law has failed to provide the same protections for cohabitating couples as with married couples. According to the...
6/2/2026 1:16:06 PM Update for clients: changes to public sector pension values (SCAPE rate) from a family law perspective By Laura Podger If you or your former partner have a public sector pension (for example NHS, teachers, civil service, police, local government, judiciary...
6/1/2026 4:32:37 PM After years on the farm, what happens on divorce? A practical example By Madeline Morgan On divorce, the court’s task is to achieve a fair outcome, taking into account all the circumstances, including the parties’ needs,...
5/20/2026 3:44:06 PM Reflections from The Fertility Show London: key conversations and trends in modern family building By Emily Finn This weekend, members of our fertility and family law team attended The Fertility Show London, one of the UK’s leading events for...
5/18/2026 4:16:17 PM Court of Appeal provides clarity for cross-border divorce and financial remedy claims By Madeline Morris Rebecca Eels On 29 April 2026, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in Ferrara v Ferrara. This was a landmark case for disputes in relation...
5/13/2026 2:46:08 PM Different homes, different rules: parenting styles and the limits of the law By Madeline Morgan Many parents struggle with the loss of control that inevitably follows separation. Parenting philosophies have always differed, from...
5/7/2026 2:33:38 PM The impact of divorce on a Family Investment Company By Clare Webb Family Investment Companies (FICs) are often created with care, foresight, and a shared family vision. They are designed to grow steadily...
4/1/2026 10:05:07 AM Livestock vs pets on divorce: A legal distinction without a difference? By Philippa Yeo When a marriage breaks down, assets are divided between the parties to the marriage either by agreement, or ultimately by a Judge. Whilst...
3/3/2026 4:42:38 PM All’s fair in love and war: the rise of the Gen Z nuptial agreements By Rebecca Aston-Jones Gen Z are increasingly embracing prenuptial agreements, with up to 47% in favour of them as a tool for financial transparency, rather...
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...