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...
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...