Practice Guidance issued by Sir James Munby 18 January 2017 This guidance, issued by Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division on 18 January 2017, supersedes previous guidance issued on 13 October 2014. It states that making without notice injunctions for an...Read MoreTags: ex parte, order, practice guidance, without notice
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded ‘Best for Family Financial Disputes (Law Firm) UK 2016’ by Acquisition International. The awards are given to commend outstanding work throughout the legal world over the past 12 month recognising...Read MoreTags: awards, award winner, financial dispute
Unpaid Work The Office for National Statistics has released a calculator for those who want to calculate their net worth to the household wealth. The calculator is here, and will calculate the value of the ‘Unpaid Work’ done around the home as if it were...Read MoreTags: s.25 matrimonial causes act, contributions, ONS, unpaid work
School Attendance Appeal The Supreme Court has on 21st December 2016 announced its decision on the following permission to appeal application. This decision was made by a panel of three Supreme Court Justices following a review of the relevant written submissions....Read MoreTags: holiday, welfare of the child, school attendance
Getting through the Holidays During Divorce The holiday season can be hard to face when going through proceedings or newly divorced. If you want a quiet season, then let people know. They may be trying to fix you up with a date or adding your name to guest lists. Be...Read MoreTags: divorce, wendi schuller, christmas, holidays
Good Divorce Paradigm Family Law is supporting Resolution’s campaign for a ‘Good Divorce’. This week (30 November 2016 to 2 December 2016) an awareness campaign has been launched to promote the idea of a ‘no fault’ divorce. Blame Game...Read MoreTags: divorce, resolution, marriage, irretrievable breakdown