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Blog Series: Child Abduction (Hague & Non-Hague Cases)
A scenario no parent wants to face: finding out that your child has been moved to a different country by their other parent without your knowledge or approval. Or alternatively, they have not returned your child following an agreed holiday or…
Is a Civil Partnership Right for You?
Civil partnerships were introduced in 2005 for same‑sex couples, but since 2019 they’ve been open to everyone. Many people still assume they’re only for same‑sex partners. Yet the law now treats civil partners and married spouses almost identically.…
Pets on Divorce and Separation: Does UK Law Need to Change?
As Family Law currently stands, pets are considered as chattels. This means they are personal possessions, just like your car, a sofa or a watch. The English law is yet to recognise our pets as family members, i.e. ‘sentient beings’. However, there…
Latest News,Divorce & Separation
Artificial Intelligence in Family Law: A Helpful Tool- But Not a Substitute For Advice
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) predict what will happen to you on the breakdown of a marriage? With more people turning to AI tools for legal information, it is important to understand both the benefits and the serious limitations of using AI in…
When does Complete Confidentiality & Privacy apply to Family Law Hearings? An Analysis of the (private) Financial Dispute Resolution hearing
If you are involved in family law proceedings, you can expect the process to remain private, and you have a right to expect that the documents you provide will be kept confidential. Maintaining confidentiality in private Financial Dispute…
The Pension Sharing Order – A Cautionary Tale
The recent case of AP v TP (Pension Enforcement) [2025] demonstrates the need to ensure that even after the court have approved a financial consent order concerning pensions after divorce and have made a pension sharing order, it is important that…
When Family Feuds Go Nuclear: Even a Beckham Has Legal Options
When family drama goes nuclear, even a Beckham might need the law on his side. If Brooklyn Beckham were in England and genuinely felt threatened, harassed, or controlled, he’d have more options than just posting statements online. Legal protection…
Latest News,Divorce & Separation
This Valentine’s Day, Protect More Than Your Heart: Common Law Marriage Myths You Shouldn’t Swipe Right On
Pop culture loves to play fast and loose with the law. Think about the iconic Legally Blonde scene, where Elle Woods invokes the idea of a ‘common law marriage’ to claim rights over a pet, with Paulette famously declaring ‘I’m taking the dog.’…
Relationship Break Down: The Emotional Impact on Parents and Children
The end of a relationship can bring intense emotional upheaval for everyone involved. This effect is not limited to the person who feels left behind. It can be just as profound for the person who made the decision to leave. When children are…
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