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DivorceFamily LawFinancial ArrangementsEnsure that your ‘ex’ has money on account before pursuing his solicitors
Enforcing financial orders in divorce proceedings can feel like an uphill battle when a spouse decides to ignore a court’s authority. However, a recent judgement from the family court serves as a
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawWhere paternity conflicts with public policy
The High Court has addressed the shadow of one of the most controversial figures in modern family law, that of Robert Albon, known globally as "Joe Donor". Having fathered over 180 children
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Child ArrangementsThe long road to international child support
Cross-border child maintenance cases present unique challenges. We examine the legal frameworks that determine how — and where — applications should be brought.
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DivorceFamily LawI’ve Received Court Papers – What Do I Do?
Receiving court papers can feel overwhelming. This guide explains exactly what they mean, what happens next, and the steps you should take immediately.
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Family LawWhat happens when the paper father isn’t the biological father?
While the bond between a parent and child may be forged through love and daily care, the English legal system remains tethered to the biological reality of the genetic code. A landmark ruling by the
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawAbandonment no longer easily shifts a child’s habitual residence
In the complex landscape of international family law, a particularly harrowing issue is that of "transnational marriage abandonment," or TMA. This occurs when one spouse takes their partner
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawWhere child protection supersedes safe return
International child abduction cases are governed by a strict legal framework which is designed to return children to their home countries as quickly as possible. However, a recent High Court judgement
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DivorceFamily LawA clean break does not survive fraud or deliberate non-disclosure
The integrity of the English family Court relies on a single, unwavering principle of full and frank disclosure. A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal (CoA) has raised eyebrows in high-net-worth
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Family LawAdopting “vindictive” litigation strategies can prove costly
A recent judgement of the Court of Appeal (CoA) serves as a firm reminder that the Family Court remains a distinct arena where the standard civil litigation rule of thumb—that the loser pays the
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DivorceWhen the debts of divorce cross international jurisdictions
The High Court delivered a landmark judgement for international couples with connections to England. This ruling effectively reinforces the boundaries between civil debt enforcement and matrimonial
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DivorceFinancial ArrangementsAre longstanding pension funds matrimonialised assets?
The High Court has clarified how significant pension assets are divided following a long-term marriage, even when a large portion of their cumulative value originated before the couple
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawAbuse by proxy – or why distantly related family members are hard to sue
By ordering a new trial, the High Court confirmed that courts must look at whether a family member might have been “authorised, encouraged, or instigated” by the primary abuser.Background:The facts of
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