Age, it is said, brings wisdom. For many individuals, that knowledge is, sadly, gleaned from difficult life experiences. Even though most of the marriage break-ups which I have handled on behalf of clients over the course of my career have been relatively amicable, the very natural emotions which surface during the process can leave those […]
Read moreAlthough we might wish otherwise, family relations are not always without difficulty. In some cases, even discussions regarding childcare arrangements or the division of joint marital assets which begin quite amicably can become tense. That can be due to quite natural emotions which arise in those faced with the breakdown of what might have been […]
Read moreFairness is one of the fundamental principles of law. That applies both to ongoing proceedings – whether they’re in court or not – and any orders or agreements which might arise from them. It is something which those presiding over cases are regularly reminded of – for example, by the Judicial College, which organises training […]
Read moreFor those going through the process, divorce can seem like a deeply personal and solitary experience. However, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 113,505 opposite-sex and same-sex couples ended their marriages this way in 2021 (https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/divorce/bulletins/divorcesinenglandandwales/2021). I suspect that few if any of those individuals exchanged vows with the intention of divorcing soon […]
Read moreA recent high-profile court case involving Ed Sheeran has reminded us that many popular songs stretching back decades have employed similar musical devices to – quite literally – strike a chord with listeners. However, the same is true of the themes explored by those responsible for penning the lyrics. Certain topics have resonated to such […]
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