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Family | 21st March 2022

Mind the Gap! How to narrow the disparity between income...

The BBC reported on 16 February 2022 that inflation is rising faster than at any time in the past 30 years and wages are failing...

Ellie Newbery

Consultant, Family Law
Family | 28th February 2022

No Fault Divorce

The most significant change to UK divorce laws in 50 years is due to come into effect on 6th April 2022. The aim of the...

Dimple Patel

Senior Associate, Family Law
Family | 11th February 2022

Working it out when things go wrong

The ongoing pandemic has placed many pressures on our personal lives, with one in five relationships struggling to survive according to research by University College...

Ellie Newbery

Consultant, Family Law
Family | 14th September 2021

Do grandparents have a right to contact with their grandchildren?

When a couple makes the decision to divorce, the breakdown of the relationship can have far-reaching consequences. Unfortunately, grandparents of any children of the relationship...

Vanessa McMurtrie

Partner, Family
Family | 22nd June 2021

Marriage breakdowns could head for their own lockdown

The easing of lockdown may have been the catalyst for the announcement by billionaire Bill Gates and his wife that they were heading for divorce...

Vanessa McMurtrie

Partner, Family
Family | 29th April 2021

Why do you need a cohabitation agreement?

If you live with your partner, or are considering moving in together, you may have thought about a cohabitation agreement. But do you actually need...

Vanessa McMurtrie

Partner, Family
Family | 6th April 2021

Non-payment of child maintenance: What happens if a parent doesn’t...

Under a child maintenance arrangement, child maintenance is usually paid by the parent who does not have day-to-day care of the child or does not...

Sharon Powell

Partner, Head of Family
Family | 20th January 2021

Remote family court hearings – how do they work?

The introduction of social distancing in response to the coronavirus outbreak has caused disruption to many vital services – including in the justice system. Many...

Sharon Powell

Partner, Head of Family
Family | 29th September 2020

COVID-19 and the law: Can I take my child on...

It has been a long and difficult year for most of us, with many considering finally taking a family holiday. With children having returned to...

Vanessa McMurtrie

Partner, Family
Family | 19th November 2019

Grandparents are for Christmas too

For many families in these hectic times, especially where both parents work, being able to call upon other family members to assist with the day...

Sharon Powell

Partner, Head of Family