A pension is often a couple’s most valuable asset, more valuable in many cases than their home. The way a pension is divided during divorce is not straightforward. The way the law deals with public sector pensions in divorce is even more involved. One of the reasons why dealing with public sector pensions in a […]
During divorce proceedings the family court will very occasionally consider offering one of the parties an agreed compensation for the loss they suffered because of the relationship. The case of AT v BT [2023] EWHC 3531 (Fam) is a prime example. Some feel Mr Justice Francis’ decision may be a sign that there could be a […]
Sperm donation is an increasingly popular choice for couples and individuals looking to start a family when the traditional options aren’t available to them. If this is something you are planning to consider, you need to be aware that the law in this area – and most specifically the question as to whether a sperm […]
Separation and divorce are always traumatic for all family members but for children with autism, the effects can be particularly difficult so what can parents do to manage the impact of divorce on autistic children? This is a topic that families with autistic children are having to consider because, although it’s unfortunate, the reality is […]
There are many reasons why couples choose to marry abroad. They may be UK residents living overseas or residents of another country who have moved to the UK since their wedding. They may just be people who wanted to get married in a place they love because of the weather and the scenery. Whatever the […]
One of the questions that often arises after a couple separates is whether to change their child’s name after divorce and if so, what you need to do to change a child’s name. The short answer is you can change a child’s name after divorce if you obtain the consent of everyone with legal parental […]
The UK’s new Labour government is planning to change current tax exemptions to add VAT to private school fees. Their plan is to reinvest the money this will generate to recruit extra teachers for state schools and fund more childcare. However, as the governance of education is devolved between the UK’s member states, the final […]
Separation or divorce is always a challenging time but when children are involved, the emotional complexities can quickly intensify. Decisions as to how to best to co-parent now that you’re living apart need to be made. With the summer holidays looming, the challenge of agreeing on an effective co-parenting plan is brought into even sharper […]
The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University have co-published a report suggesting the special measures can be improved upon in terms of the support for vulnerable witnesses they provide in the family and criminal courts. The report examines the impact of the ‘special measures’ introduced following the introduction of a Bill proposed by the […]
Prenuptial agreements or, as they’re more commonly known, prenups have been around for years but were historically the preserve of celebrities and the very rich. This may be why ‘normal’ people are still not comfortable with prenups. However, over the last few years solicitors have reported a big increase in demand for prenups. In fact, […]