When couples decide to live together, one of the key components which can determine whether their relationship will succeed or not is the degree to which they are committed to one another. Commitment is generally regarded as being essential in building a stable home environment for themselves and any children which they may have. That […]
Read moreAt the heart of many – if not most – of the matters which come before family courts is love. They can feature challenging discussions and emotional disputes relating to the end of relationships and arrangements for children. Those unfamiliar with the workings of family justice might, therefore, be surprised to learn that the results […]
Read moreAs we mark and support Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025, we speak to Emma Hubbard at Hall Brown Family Law. She shares with us an honest picture of living with neurodiversity as a family. Sharing a summary of my experience is tricky as it’s so multi-faceted. I have two children and looking back now, comparing them at […]
Read moreAs we mark and support Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025, we speak to Melanie Kalina, Head of Children Law Department at Hall Brown Family Law, whose son has a type of autism called PDA. She shares with us her experiences, learnings and the power of awareness. What is PDA, and how does this affect your son? PDA stands for pathological demand […]
Read moreHall Brown is one of very few firms with a team specialising in children law cases. Generally, such work involves helping separated or divorced parents with ways in which they can best care for their children. Yet some cases present complex issues not only legally but also emotionally for the parents and the children concerned. […]
Read moreDisputes can be difficult to resolve, whatever their nature. When they occur at the end of a relationship and hinge on details which can determine the shape of a newly single life or arrangements for a child’s upbringing, they can prove particularly challenging to settle. For some individuals and for some years, resorting to court […]
Read moreIn recent years, certain dominant themes have been evident in households across England and Wales. One has been the degree to which marriage might or might not be favoured by couples. The most recent data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that there were 246,897 marriages in 2022 (https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/marriagecohabitationandcivilpartnerships/bulletins/marriagesinenglandandwalesprovisional/2021and2022). Although that constituted […]
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