Flicking through the Christmas television schedules, it’s impossible to ignore how many of the movies listed are laced with more than a smattering of romance. However, as much as we might be seduced by Hollywood’s often rose-tinted version of what it means to be in a couple, reality – especially at the moment – is […]
Read moreDuring 2021, some 113,505 marriages across England and Wales ended in divorce. Figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) at the start of November provided the grounds on which they were granted (https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/divorce/bulletins/divorcesinenglandandwales/2021). That data reveals that 13 per cent followed petitions by husbands because of their wives’ unreasonable behaviour. However, such petitions […]
Read moreHall Brown Family Law has set the seal on another remarkable year by being shortlisted for a prestigious legal award. The firm is in contention for the Boutique Law Firm of the Year title at the inaugural Northern Powerhouse Awards. The competition is organised by Legal 500 and based on the research used to compile […]
Read moreAnyone who has ever flicked through one of the tabloid ‘papers will understand how the relationships of the rich and (in)famous are something of a staple ingredient on the news and gossip pages. Furthermore, more than merely providing an insight into how the wealthy and well-known live their lives, such articles have the potential to […]
Read moreAs I write, England’s footballers are putting the final touches to their preparations for their World Cup knock-out tie against Senegal. Like Gareth Southgate’s squad, anxieties will naturally rising among supporters. However, the “years of hurt” referred to in one of this country’s most popular football anthems of the last few decades can be interpreted […]
Read moreWhatever happens in the remaining weeks of 2022, this year has already been a momentous one for divorce law. In April, the provisions of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act finally came into force, two years after it had taken its place on the Statute Book (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/11/contents/enacted). It was particularly anticipated because it did away […]
Read moreGiven the degree to which we rely on news media to keep us informed of events around the world, it’s perhaps only natural to find that it can shape our perception of how things happen outside our own homes. It’s especially true of the divorce disputes which register on the pages of the national newspapers. […]
Read moreHall Brown Family Law has reinforced its reputation as one of the country’s most dynamic businesses with a brace of new ranking successes. The family law specialist came fourth out of a total of 130 firms across a range of different sectors in the Best Small Company category of the annual Best Business Awards. Hall […]
Read moreIn the world of elite sport, coaches, athletes and commentators talk about the ability of what are described as ‘marginal gains’ to transform results. The basic idea is that small yet significant improvements can make a considerable difference. It is a concept which is recognised outside of the sporting arena, of course. In fact and […]
Read moreHall Brown Family Law has set its sights on further advances after completing a clean sweep of the year’s leading legal rankings. The latest accolade has seen it retain a place for the fifth successive year as one of the best law firms in England and Wales in a listing compiled by The Times newspaper. […]
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