Ellen Walker

The concept of fairness is arguably the most important legal principle underpinning how family courts operate. There are, however, some people who refuse to simply accept the word of others that a system is fair: they need to see it...

The breakdown of any relationship – no matter how long or short – can be a very emotional experience. Confronted with the prospect of losing a partner or spouse, it can be difficult to keep calm and in control. In...

Of all the differences in the make-up of British households over the course of the last generation, one of the most significant has been the continued rise in cohabitation. Earlier this month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published figures...