Almost three years on from the start of lockdown in the UK, there are few who would doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has been a life-changing event. It has, of course, wrought a terrible toll in the home and the workplace. At the time of writing, the virus has cost the lives of more than […]
Read moreIt is sometimes bewildering to think of the speed at which home life in the UK has changed. Not so long ago, for instance, there was an expectation that women would marry young, have children and remain housewives. Yet that notion continues to be challenged. Both women and men now marry 10 years later on […]
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 moreBeing described “a good parent” is more than merely a complimentary form of words. The role of a parent is formative and fundamental in the well-being and development of a child. It is one reason why the courts take the matter of parental responsibility so very seriously. After all, parental responsibility is a legal status, […]
Read moreIn many respects, the world in which we live in today is drastically different to the one that our parents were familiar with when they were growing up. It’s tempting to think of such change solely in terms of the technology which we use every day and even the way in which cities immediately around […]
Read moreFairness has always been one of the fundamental principles of family court proceedings. Regardless of whether those involved agree entirely with the outcomes, having matters adjudicated in an even-handed manner is an important element in ensuring that they are at least accepted. Of course, every judicial decision depends on weighing up the facts in each […]
Read moreThat the last 18 months have brought about tremendous changes to our home and work lives will come as no surprise to anyone. In particular, measures to control the spread of coronavirus have prompted a necessary increase in the number of people working from home. Not too long ago, it was a sign of flexibility […]
Read moreThere is no doubt that the rapid pace at which technology has evolved in recent decades has made our lives much easier in many respects. Remaining in contact with friends, family and work as well as on top of world affairs and even our finances is much more straightforward and immediate than it was for […]
Read moreThe last year has been an intensely difficult period for families across Britain and the rest of the world. Many households have directly borne some of the physical or financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Yet for others, the scale of what the rest of the country has been through is only really beginning to […]
Read moreFor most of us, family life is something rather private. Away from work and even friends, spending time at home represents a form of sanctuary. However, there are individuals who have established enormous profile and great wealth from displaying even relatively intimate family moments to a watching audience. Although the trend arguably started with a […]
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