Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year. For children, it’s a season filled with excitement, familiar traditions, and moments that become lifelong memories. But when parents live separately, the festive period can also bring uncertainty,...Read MoreTags: paradigm family law, shared care, WhatWouldAJudgeSay, child arrangements order, Christmas child contact arrangements, Christmas child arrangements, co-parenting at Christmas, mediation for separated parents, parenting plans, family law England and Wales, children and contact, holiday contact arrangements
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 truth is that far more ordinary families will be caught by it than the name suggests —...Read MoreTags: prenups, postnups, divorce strategy, paradigm family law, financial remedy, spousal maintenance, child arrangements, divorce finances, property division, high net worth divorce, asset division, mansion tax, council tax surcharge, London property prices, housing on divorce
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Budget introduced a wide range of tax, benefit and cost-of-living measures that could have a direct impact on families going through divorce or separation. Whether you’re negotiating a financial settlement, discussing child...Read MoreTags: settlement negotiations, cost of living, housing and divorce, paradigm family law, financial remedy, child maintenance, spousal maintenance, divorce finances, pension sharing, family law UK, 2025 Budget, tax changes UK, benefits reform, energy bills, ISA limits
When a relationship breaks down, those with internationally connected wealth face a unique set of challenges. Assets may sit across several jurisdictions, held through companies, trusts, investment structures, or family wealth vehicles. Ensuring those assets are...Read MoreTags: private wealth divorce strategy, freezing injunction divorce, multi-jurisdictional family law, financial disclosure in divorce, divorce and trusts UK, Divorce Financial Remedy, nternational divorce lawyer, complex assets divorce, cross-border divorce solicitor, protecting assets in divorce, asset tracing divorce UK, divorce and company assets, offshore assets divorce, Standish v Standish 2024, non-matrimonial property UK
The Case That Tested the Limits of Protection When international custody disputes overlap with asylum claims, the law faces an impossible question: should a child be returned to their home country — or protected from it? In M v F (Art 13 Thresholds Not Met) [2025]...Read MoreTags: 1996 Hague Convention, Legal Clarity, High Court Family Division, paradigm family law, frank arndt, parental responsibility, child abduction, Hague Convention, cross-border divorce, International Family Law, Fixed Fee Family Law, Asylum and Family Law, Brazil Custody Case, Family Court England, UK Family Law Updates
The debate around AI in judicial decision-making and family law has begun in earnest. The Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, has once again pushed the legal world into new territory — this time urging that “the debate on AI in judicial decision-making must start...Read MoreTags: AI and Justice, Modern Law, family law innovation, fixed fee divorce, judge-led divorce, legal tech UK, divorce clarity, Divorce Financial Remedy, Paradigm, AI in Law, Geoffrey Vos, LawTech, Divorce Process UK, Legal Reform
The Ultimate Gamble In moments of crisis, people often make decisions that feel right emotionally — but prove devastating legally. In FO v PN [2025] EWFC 327 (B) (09 May 2025), decided by His Honour Judge Edward Hess on 9 May 2025, a husband made what he thought was a...Read MoreTags: Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Judge Edward Hess, Justice Moor, family law, Divorce Legal Strategy, paradigm family law, Legal Insight, financial remedy, Court Rulings, WhatWouldAJudgeSay.com, Divorce Case Study, cross-border divorce, Financial Clarity, high net worth divorce, Legal Costs in Divorce, divorce advice, marriage breakdown, asset protection, Fixed Fee Family Law, Paradigm, Divorce Financial Agreements
A Court Ruling That Redefines Protection, Justice and Common Sense Introduction: The Paradox of Representation Most of us think we know what a lawyer is — someone you choose, who’s on your side, and whose duty is to act in your best interests. But what happens when...Read MoreTags: Divorce Financial Remedy, Fixed Fee Family Law, Legal 100 Awards, SME500 UK Awards, awards, Leading Family Lawyers London, frank arndt, Divorce and Mediation, divorce clarity, Award-Winning Family Law Firm, family law excellence, Doyle’s Guide, cross-border divorce, Hidden Assets Divorce, Best Family Law Firm UK, Paradigm, UK Divorce Lawyers, International Family Law, WhatWouldAJudgeSay, high net worth divorce, Global Excellence Awards, divorce asset division
2025 has turned out to be an incredibly successful year for Paradigm Family Law LLP. Not only have we seen a marked increase in the number of clients placing their trust in us, but the recognition from the wider legal community continues to grow. For us, these awards...Read MoreTags: Leading Family Lawyers London, Divorce and Mediation, Award-Winning Family Law Firm, paradigm family law, frank arndt, family law excellence, Best Family Law Firm UK, UK Divorce Lawyers, International Family Law, WhatWouldAJudgeSay, Global Excellence Awards, Doyle's Guide 2025, Fixed Fee Family Law, Legal 100 Awards, SME500 UK Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that Paradigm Family Law LLP and our Founding Partner, Frank Arndt have earned a place in the Doyle’s Guide for leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – London 2025. Recognised for Excellence in Family Law and Divorce This prestigious list...Read MoreTags: Family Divorce Legal Advice, London Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Financial Remedy, Best Family Lawyers in London, paradigm family law, Legal Excellence in Family Law, UK family law, UK Divorce Lawyer Ranking, Family Law London, Family Law Firm in London., Divorce Lawyer London, Doyle's Guide 2025, Leading Family Lawyers, Financial Remedy Lawyer, Top Divorce Lawyers in London, Family Law Experts, Frank Arndt Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide Ranking, Divorce Law Experts
