Although 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 moreJust before Christmas, the Ministry of Justice published figures showing that almost 66,000 new cases began in family courts across England and Wales between July and September last year(https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/family-court-statistics-quarterly-july-to-september-2022/family-court-statistics-quarterly-july-to-september-2022). Yet, in my opinion, I think that there are relatively few individuals who actually want to go to court. Court is increasingly regarded as a last […]
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 moreNo matter how much couples might not want to consider the prospect when they exchange vows, divorce is, sadly, a reality for many spouses. According to figures published the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 42 per cent of marriages end that way (https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/divorce/bulletins/divorcesinenglandandwales/2020). However, arguably one of the most positive developments in family law over […]
Read moreThose involved in Family Court cases involving children are under no illusion from the very start as to what their sole focus should be. After all, the opening lines of the legislation which governs such proceedings – the Children Act 1989 – states that: “the child’s welfare shall be the court’s paramount consideration” (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/section/1). That […]
Read moreAlthough the world seemed to grind to a halt during the pandemic, family life went on. Whilst the closure of schools and the switch to working from home meant great change for many households, those individuals who were untouched by Covid-19 were able to carry on much as before. So too did the issues which […]
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