Don’t D-I-Y Divorce The recent case of Wyatt v Vince was a salutary tale for those contemplating divorce, and perhaps trying to save costs in the short term at the expense of long term liability. Where reports have been made of people taking to DIY dentistry, removing...Read MoreTags: paradigm family law, divorce, family law, fixed fee, legal advice
Why your husband will never be your girlfriend Frank Arndt, our Managing Partner at Paradigm Family Law, discusses the strains put on relationships when families move abroad – and how you should deal with any potential splits When was the last time you wanted...Read MoreTags: family, children, separated, international, divorce, family law, legal advice, paradigm family law
Holidays with your children Schools are soon going to break up for the Easter holidays and over the next couple of weeks parents across the country will be planning to take their children away for a Spring vacation. But for parents who are separated or divorced,...Read MoreTags: resolution, children, contact, separated, holiday, divorce, family law, legal advice, paradigm family law
Wyatt v Vince [2015] UKSC 15 The Supreme Court handed down today the landmark judgment in Wyatt v Vince and gave now guidance in previously unfamiliar territory in financial remedy proceedings. Background The parties married in 1981 and separated in 1984. The parties...Read MoreTags: paradigm family law, york, family, divorce, family law, fixed fee, legal advice
The importance of pension rights on divorce For many people, the value of their pension may be higher than that of their house. On divorce, the law dealing with financial provision provides that in the context of dividing the marital asset the court MUST take the...Read MoreTags: paradigm family law, pension, international, tax, divorce, family law, fixed fee, legal advice