Will the New “Mansion Tax” Affect Your Divorce? Here’s What You Need to Know

Will the New “Mansion Tax” Affect Your Divorce? Here’s What You Need to Know

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 More
Budget 2025: What the Changes Mean for Your Family Law Case or Settlement Negotiations

Budget 2025: What the Changes Mean for Your Family Law Case or Settlement Negotiations

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 More
He Signed Away Millions to Save His Marriage — A Judge’s Ruling Exposes Five Hard Truths About Divorce Agreements

He Signed Away Millions to Save His Marriage — A Judge’s Ruling Exposes Five Hard Truths About Divorce Agreements

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 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