In a landmark judgment (UK Supreme Court Judgment: For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16) that is set to influence sex and gender law for years to come, the UK Supreme Court has decided that the Equality Act 2010 defines “woman” and “sex” by...Read MoreTags: single-sex services, GRA 2004, gender reassignment protection, sex discrimination law, paradigm family law, family law UK, UK Supreme Court, Equality Act 2010, gender law UK, biological sex legal definition, Gender Recognition Certificate, For Women Scotland case, public board appointments, legal definition of woman, women-only spaces
What really happens to your money when you divorce? A new study has the answer and the findings are eye-opening. Funded by the Nuffield Foundation, this large-scale research surveyed over 2,400 divorcees and conducted in-depth interviews with a further 53...Read MoreTags: divorce statistics UK, separation advice, divorce planning, financial disclosure, paradigm family law, no fault divorce, divorce UK, financial settlement, divorce finances, pension sharing, property division, family law UK, legal advice divorce, divorce court order, WhatWouldAJudgeSay
Three Best Rated in York 2025 Paradigm Family Law is proud to announce that we’ve been selected as ‘Best Family Law Solicitor in York 2025’ by Three Best Rated. You can view our official listing on Three Best Rated here. Three Best Rated conducts a detailed 50-Point...Read MoreTags: free consultation family lawyer, family law, paradigm family law, three best rated, fixed fee divorce, divorce solicitor York, best family lawyer York, child custody lawyer, high net worth divorce, LGBTQ+ family law, legal advice York, award winning solicitor
Economic Inequality: The Hidden Factor in Divorce When thinking about why marriages end, common culprits like infidelity or emotional distance often come to mind. But recent research suggests that economics—specifically, who earns more—plays a major and often...Read MoreTags: family law, divorce statistics, female breadwinners, gender roles in marriage, financial independence, marriage and income, economic inequality, modern divorce trends, women and divorce, relationship dynamics
A Simpler Way to Resolve Low-Value Divorce Finances As the saying goes Life moves fast if you are on the fast track. If you’re going through a divorce and your financial situation isn’t too complex – for instance, your combined assets (excluding pensions) are worth...Read MoreTags: self-represented divorce UK, family law pilot scheme 2025, free family law consultation, York divorce advice, paradigm family law, low-value divorce finances, Express Financial Remedy Procedure, family court pilot scheme, divorce financial settlement UK, litigants in person, family law fixed fees, financial remedy hearing, Form A divorce UK, financial disclosure in divorce, fast track divorce UK
Court Fee Increases from April 2025 With effect from April 2025 the Ministry of Justice will implement increases to various court and tribunal fees including those related to family law proceedings. Family court fee increases are among the most significant changes,...Read MoreTags: fixed fee family lawyers, family solicitors York, paradigm family law, private FDR, family court fee increases, divorce application fees, child arrangements order, financial remedy order, court delays UK, NCDR family law, April 2025 court fees, family law costs, dispute resolution UK
We are thrilled to announce that Paradigm Family Law, a leading UK family law firm, has been ranked among the top 10% of family law firms in the UK for 2025. This prestigious recognition reflects our dedication to excellence, client-focused approach, and commitment to...Read MoreTags: paradigm family law, legal technology, International Family Law, financial settlement, high net worth divorce, UK family law, divorce advice, fixed-fee legal services, family law firm
AI and the Future of Family Law: Embracing Change Responsibly AI in family law is no longer a future concept—it’s a present reality.Sir Geoffrey Vos Master of the Rolls, delivered a thought-provoking speech at the LawtechUK Generative AI Event, addressing the growing...Read MoreTags: AI in divorce cases, paradigm family law, family law innovation, legal technology, WhatWouldAJudgeSay, AI in family law, AI legal tools, legal AI ethics, predictive legal insights, digital dispute resolution, AI and human judgment, generative AI in law
The recent high-profile dispute involving Rupert Murdoch and his children over control of his media empire offers a fascinating lens through which to explore critical issues in family, trust, and succession law. While this case centres on corporate succession, it...Read MoreTags: paradigm family law, financial disclosure, high net worth divorce, trusts and divorce, family trust disputes, Murdoch trust case, succession planning, irrevocable trusts, inheritance protection, divorce and trusts UK
When dealing with the financial aftermath of a separation or divorce, the process can feel overwhelming. The Pre-Application Protocol for Financial Remedy Proceedings aims to streamline these cases and encourage out-of-court settlement, saving time, cost, and...Read MoreTags: Collaborative Law, Divorce Settlement, Legal Costs Divorce, family law, paradigm family law, mediation, arbitration, financial remedy proceedings, financial disclosure, UK family law, Pre-Application Protocol, Divorce Finance, MIAM, Non-Court Dispute Resolution
