Family Law News

• Resolution: Reforming Family Law

  • August 24, 2016
  

  Last month Resolution, the Family Lawyers organisation, congratulated Liz Truss on her appointment as the new Secretary of State for Justice. Resolution's Chair vowed that they will continue to work to convince the Lord Chancellor of the need for reform of family law to improve the lives of separating and separated families.

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• Removing one of the myths of Family Law

  • July 27, 2016
  

  In divorce proceedings it is the Decree Absolute which ends the marriage between the parties. The making of a Decree Absolute can have certain financial implications particularly if a financial settlement has not been reached or determined, particularly with reference to pensions.

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• An every day story of domestic violence

  • June 24, 2016
  

  Tim Adkin, Family Solicitor, discusses how the radio programme The Archers has brought domestic violence and coercive behaviour very much into public consciousness and awareness.

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• Protecting Financial Interests and Property Rights for Unmarried Couples

  • May 20, 2016
  

  Unmarried couples do not have the same rights as married couples on separation, no matter how long their relationship has been. To protect financial interests and property rights should they separate, cohabiting couples may choose to enter into a cohabitation agreement. Read more here.

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• Negotiating financial settlements in a divorce

  • April 20, 2016
  

  Tim Adkin discusses negotiating financial settlements in a divorce, following a recent divorce case in London's Appeal Court involving a "software tycoon" when his wife was awarded approximately 90% of the matrimonial assets in a judgment where there was “a substantial departure from equality”.

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• Do grandparents have rights?

  • March 31, 2016
  

  Unlike parents, grandparents do not have an automatic legally recognised right to apply to the Court to be able to see the children, and must first apply for permission to make that application. Any grandparents who feel that they have been pushed out and are unable to see their grandchildren should not give up. Read more here.

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