Articles & Thought Leadership
Expert insights and analysis from our team, covering divorce, financial remedy, children matters, international family law, and the latest court decisions. Each article is written to help you understand your options clearly and confidently, with practical guidance rooted in real experience.

Curveball Divorce: When Separation Comes Out Of The Blue…
Most people do not enter a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. Fewer still expect separation to arrive suddenly, without warning, and to upend life almost overnight. Yet for

Frank Arndt Recommended in Doyle’s Guide 2026. London’s Leading Family Lawyers
Paradigm Family Law LLP is pleased to confirm that its Founding Partner, Frank Arndt, is again recognised in Doyle’s Guide for London Family Law in the 2026 rankings. This marks

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Planning for Love, Life, and Legal Certainty
In the whirlwind of excitement that comes with engagements, wedding planning, or preparing for a life together, one topic is often overlooked: prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. While not as romantic

International Child Maintenance. The Düsseldorfer Tabelle 2026 Explained
A Practical Guide to German Child Maintenance If you are separating or divorcing and need to understand child maintenance in Germany, the starting point is the Düsseldorfer Tabelle 2026. This

Marriage Is Not Consent: Why France’s Law Change Matters for Divorce and Family Law
Marriage is not consent. The legal position explained Marriage does not create any obligation to have sex. France has now put this beyond doubt in law, confirming that refusing sex

Top Three Divorce Solicitors in York: Award-Winning Family Law 2026
We are delighted by this recognition. It reflects the deliberate decision we made when launching the firm in 2014 to base Paradigm in York. York is a strong legal centre

January and the moment people finally pause…
January is often described as divorce season, but that label oversimplifies what is really happening. For most people, January is not the moment a decision is made. It is the

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Will the New “Mansion Tax” Affect Your Divorce? Here’s What You Need to Know
The latest Budget announcement introduces a new council tax surcharge on homes valued at £2 million or more from April 2028. It’s already been labelled a “mansion tax”, but the
