The Court of Appeal has reduced a man’s divorce settlement award, departing from the principle of a 50/50 division of assets.
Legal Walk to help Eastbourne’s poor and vulnerable
A team from Gaby Hardwicke completed the 10km Eastbourne Legal Walk to raise funds for Eastbourne CAB.
Helping your children onto the property ladder: risks for the Bank of Mum and Dad
Family Law Partner Giles Robinson assesses the risks of helping your children finance their property purchase.
One third of cohabitants unaware of lack of legal rights
A YouGov study shows many cohabiting couples are unaware of their lack of legal rights.
Wife appeals court refusal to grant her a divorce
A woman has appealed to the Court of Appeal after a judge refused to grant her a divorce.
Guidance on divorce and pensions
TPAS has issued guidance on divorce, civil partnership dissolution and separation and the impact on pensions.
The importance of full disclosure in divorce
A Court of Appeal judgment has reaffirmed the position that full disclosure is essential for a ‘full and final’ divorce settlement to be binding.
Supreme Court awards cohabiting partner right to pension
A woman will be entitled to a survivor’s pension despite her late partner’s failure to fully comply with the requirements of a government pension scheme.
Do I really need a solicitor? Divorce and children matters
Real-life family law case studies related to divorce, civil partnership dissolution, separation and children matters.
New Resolution code of practice launched
The family lawyers’ organisation Resolution has launched a new code of practice.