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Football Fever and Family Law: The Perfect Kickoff to EM 2024

As we approach the summer of 2024, football fans across Europe are buzzing with excitement for the UEFA European Championship (EM 2024). This year’s tournament, hosted in Germany, promises thrilling matches, fierce rivalries and unforgettable moments. At Paradigm...Read More

Hague Convention (Germany): New Figures from “Bundes Justiz Ministerium” for 2023

International child abductions in Germany remain a serious legal challenge under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. The Federal Office of Justice (BfJ) is the German Central Authority under the Hague Convention on the Civil...Read More

Fair Shares – What is the financial reality of an everyday divorce?

Understanding the Financial Aftermath of Divorce Divorce is an emotionally and financially taxing process with implications that ripple through individuals’ lives long after the legal proceedings conclude. In England and Wales alone, approximately 100,000...Read More

Love Gone Incognito: The LOL Guide to Spotting a Partner’s Undercover Romance

Are you starting to notice signs of infidelity in your relationship? Welcome to our latest post where we navigate the complex intersections of love, law, and life’s unexpected turns. H.L. Mencken once quipped, “Adultery is the application of democracy to love,”...Read More

Financial Remedy in Divorce – a Timetable

Financial Remedy Proceedings At Paradigm Family Law, we understand how important it is to navigate financial remedy in divorce. That’s why we thought it might be useful to provide a concise timetable outlining how Financial Remedy Proceedings are handled when parties...Read More

Prenuptial Agreement: Planning for Love, Life, and Collaboration

In the whirlwind of excitement that comes with engagements and wedding planning, one topic often gets overlooked: a prenuptial agreement, or “prenup” for short. While it may not be as enchanting as picking out wedding cakes, venues, or romantic honeymoon...Read More

Exploring the Delicate Balance of FDR Confidentiality in Recent Legal Cases

In a recent legal case, L v O (Stay of Order; Hadkinson Order; Security for Costs) [2024] EWFC 6, Cobb J delved into the intricate question of whether a judge hearing a Barder (or Thwaite) application should be privy to information from the Financial Dispute...Read More

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Family Law: New Non-Court Resolution rules from April 2024

The landscape of family law is undergoing significant transformation with the introduction of the Family Procedure (Amendment No 2) Rules 2023. These changes signal a pivotal shift towards non-court dispute resolution (NCD). This aims to resolve family disputes more...Read More

Protecting My Parents’ Investment: Legal Strategies for Property Ownership

At Paradigm Family Law, our Managing Partner, James Thornton, recently provided expert legal commentary to Sky News in response to a crucial question about ‘protecting my parents’ investment’: “I am buying a house with my soon-to-be husband. My...Read More