Is there an advantage to being the Petitioner to a...
As many famous singers have lamented, “breaking up is hard to do”. On top of the emotional stress and prospect of legal proceedings, while the...
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Taking the heat out of negotiations
Not so many weeks ago we all had to work in record high temperatures. For one of my divorcing clients a Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR)...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyCohabitation, civil partnerships and marriage – the choice is yours?
Last week, five judges of the Supreme Court decided unanimously that the current law regarding civil partnerships is not in line with the European Convention...
Julian Waldon
Associate, FamilyWhat is a step-parent’s position after a divorce?
If you’re a step-parent going through divorce and you have step-children, what measures can be taken to maintain a good relationship with your step-child and...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyDivorce goes virtual, but financial issues still warrant taking expert...
A new online service should cut the stress of applying for a divorce according to the Ministry of Justice, but family law professionals say that...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyChildren Issues – suggestions for settling your differences without going...
With some trepidation as to how family lawyers would be portrayed on TV, I sat down to watch “The Split” (on BBC1 on Tuesday nights)....
Julian Waldon
Associate, FamilyThe Digital Age Of Divorce
Facebook has approximately 32 million users in the UK. It has made connecting with new and old friends around the world easy, but should it...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyCan we still be “Friends”?
It was reported last week that another Hollywood celebrity couple has sadly decided to separate. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have announced that they...
Julian Waldon
Associate, FamilyThe names of both parents on marriage documentation
When a divorce petition is sent to court, one of the requirements is to include a certified copy of the marriage certificate. For a...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyArbitration
The majority of cases we handle are settled by agreement. Before agreement can be reached, there must be disclosure and this invariably means both parties...
