14 Mar, 2024 Real stories of divorcing couples By Elizabeth Wyatt A revealing article by top researchers about the real stories of divorcing couples. The death of ‘meal ticket for life’ and the reality...
14 Mar, 2024 Family disputes to be resolved faster through extra £170 million investment into the justice system By Elizabeth Wyatt Well, some good news at last on a chilly March day. Let's hope it reaches the coal face and is applied to speed up the journey through...
14 Mar, 2024 Marriage: What is it good for? By Emily Brand Yesterday evening, we were delighted to host a provocative panel discussion exploring what motivates people in the modern day to enter...
02 Mar, 2024 Stepparents May Have Rights to Educational Records By Debbie Ausburn One question I hear from time to time is whether schools can provide educational records to stepparents. The answer is, “Sometimes.”...
22 Feb, 2024 Divorce rates at lowest level in decades By Katie O'Callaghan Divorces granted in England and Wales reached their lowest level for 50 years, according to the latest statistics. There were 80,057...
13 Feb, 2024 Valentine’s Day – a family law perspective By Jacqueline Day Epilepsy, the plague and beekeeping are unlikely to be the first things which come to mind when thinking about Saint Valentine. More...
07 Feb, 2024 A Snapshot of Domestic Violence in the U.S. By Jeffrey Nix Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I represented a victim of domestic violence. The client was a 45-year-old single mother raising a...
01 Feb, 2024 Supreme Court ruling on overseas divorces - Emily Brand comments By Emily Brand Yesterday’s Supreme Court judgment on applications for financial relief in Potanina v Potanin, following an overseas divorce has been...
31 Jan, 2024 Relief after an overseas divorce - think before you forum shop By Sean Hilton The Supreme Court has this morning given a long-awaited decision which has significant implications on those seeking to bring proceedings...
29 Jan, 2024 The use of one lawyer when separating - an interesting perspective By Chris Lloyd-Smith A colleague recently sent me this article on the use of one lawyer when separating. As a solicitor authorised to represent both parties...
29 Jan, 2024 Mediation isn’t the only tool at disposal of warring couples: Katie O'Callaghan's letter to the Editor By Katie O'Callaghan Family Partner and Mediator, Katie O'Callaghan pens a letter to the Editor of The Financial Times on their reports that the UK government...
23 Jan, 2024 Anthony Collins’ commitment to family mediation By Kelly Brown As a firm, Anthony Collins is proud to focus on improving lives, communities and society. Our family team supports individuals and their...
23 Jan, 2024 Mediation – a child’s voice is heard? By Katie O'Callaghan Pippa Cook This week marks Family Mediation Week (22 – 26 January), an annual calendar event designed to raise awareness of family mediation and the...
15 Jan, 2024 Will I need to start court proceedings to deal with the finances on divorce? By Eri Horrocks Despite what some people may think, reputable family lawyers want to help their clients resolve matters swiftly, amicably and fairly...
15 Jan, 2024 How adultery affects divorce - Emily Brand in Tatler By Emily Brand January is often considered the most popular month for couples to start divorce proceedings, the hangover from the often-stressful...
12 Jan, 2024 National Divorce Day By Brittany Thomas National Divorce Day is the day of the year on which family solicitors receive the most divorce enquiries. It usually takes place on the...