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Expert commentary, case analysis, and practical guides on divorce, children's arrangements, financial remedy, and more.
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawNegotiating relocation orders for a child
The High Court (HC) recently heard an appeal against a Family Court Order (FCO) permitting a mother to relocate with her child. Background: The father and mother met in 2015 and were married in
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawSelling your spouse’s property to fund your legal costs following a child abduction is not straightforward
The High Court was faced with this very unusual question when a mother did not seek to sequester the father’s property to pay the money she was owed, but rather to fund the costs of her litigation in
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Financial ArrangementsNo bypassing of Financial Dispute Resolution procedures
The High Court heard an appeal against interim orders, one of which dispense with Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) and proceed straight to a final hearing. Background: Various interim orders have
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DivorceFinancial ArrangementsDivorce overseas and ensuing financial provisions
Financial provision after an overseas divorce is regulated under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (MFPA 1984). For the dissolution of a civil partnership, the financial
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Child ArrangementsThe welfare of the child is paramount in situations of non-therapeutic circumcision
The High Court rejected a father’s request for a non-therapeutic circumcision of his son who is subject to a care order. Background: G is a 16-month-old boy subject to a care order in favour of the
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawCan a step-parent legally acquire parental responsibility?
The question is often raised as to whether a step-parent living with their partner’s child can acquire parental responsibility and, if so, how. The law is clear that a step-parent who is either
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawWhen is moving from supervised to unsupervised contact with children a red flag?
The High Court quashed a lower court decision due to serious procedural errors and the perception of potential harm to the children. Background: The parties had been married but, after they
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Child ArrangementsIs parental consent required for the treatment of a minor child?
The High Court was faced with the delicate question of whether parental consent was sufficient for the treatment and restraint of a 12-year-old suffering from severe anorexia nervosa.
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DivorceFinancial ArrangementsCrypto assets: Can I ensure my ex-partner does not sell them before the divorce is finalised?
This was the overarching question at the heart of the decision in Armeniakou vs Thomson, whereby the High Court was asked to apply a worldwide freeing order relating to substantial cryptocurrency
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Child ArrangementsWhat is an ‘intolerable situation’ as defined under Article 13(b) of the Hague Convention?
The High Court considered the scope of the ‘intolerable situation’ that it must consider under Article 13(b) of the Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawThe immigration status of a child is of paramount importance in care proceedings
The High Court concluded that family proceedings cannot be used to influence the Home Office in making a decision, even if it is in the best interest of the child. Clarifying a child’s immigration
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawA sperm donor can be the legal father
The Court of Appeal (CoA) confirmed a High Court decision that a sperm donor can be the legal father of a child. Background: This case concerned an application by a biological mother (P) regarding
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