Over the past few years studies have shown more women than ever are the main breadwinners in their families. According to a study undertaken by… Read More »Increase in female breadwinners in the UK and financial settlements
Re R (No Order for Contact: Appeal) [2014] EWCA Civ 1664 At the final hearing of the father’s application for contact in 2012, a CAFCASS… Read More »Father’s appeal against an order for no contact with his daughter allowed.
January often marks the beginning of a new chapter in life and unfortunately for many people, this means making the decision to divorce. Divorce filings… Read More »January Is Divorce Month – Are You Prepared?
According to EU statistics released by Eurostat Britain has one of the highest numbers of single parent families in Europe. While divorce rates have declined… Read More »One In Five British Families Are Solo Parent Even As Divorce Rates Decline
On 15th December, the Cohabitation Rights Bill had its second reading in the House of Lords and passed through to Committee stage. Cohabitation is becoming… Read More »The Cohabitation Rights Bill goes to Committee stage
Christmas is a family time, with children being the main focus. However, Christmas can be a difficult time for separated parents. Many parents may find… Read More »Making Arrangements for Children at Christmas
Every week there are high profile divorce cases where wives who previously gave up their careers for their marriages are involved in bitter disputes over… Read More »Should Sacrificing Your Career For Your Marriage Be Considered In Divorce Settlements?
The Children and Families Act 2014 (the Act) came into force on 22 April 2014. On 22 October 2014 section 11 of the Act will… Read More »Presumption of parental involvement comes into force on 22 October 2014
A report in the Telegraph reveals that women are more likely to own up to cheating on their husbands because they are said to be… Read More »Women More Likely to Own Up To Adultery
In a recent study published by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner and the charity The Children’s Society it has been claimed that there are… Read More »The potential effects of alcohol misuse on children