The Office of National Statistics released figures today which show the number of civil partnerships formed in the UK in 2013 was 6,276 which was… Read More »New figures released show Civil Partnerships in decline
In the recent case of Lindner v Rawlins, there was a considerable amount of litigation between the parties including divorce proceedings in which each petitioned… Read More »Arguing over the reason for the marriage breakdown is unnecessary, hurtful and will result in time consuming litigation.
Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989 (Schedule 1) was intended to make financial provision for the children of unmarried parents when they separated. Under… Read More »Schedule 1 to The Children Act 1989 applications – not just for the wealthy!
According to a recent Department for Work and Pensions report (DWP), the number of non-resident parents who are paying towards the cost of their children… Read More »DWP report states non-resident parents paying child maintenance hits an ‘all time high’ – does this reflect reality?
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