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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…
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.’…
How Relationship Breakdowns Affect Parents and Children
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…
FDR vs pFDR Hearings: Understanding the Differences and Benefits
What is an FDR hearing? A Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing is typically the second stage of the court’s financial remedy process. Its primary purpose is to create a meaningful opportunity for parties to reach a negotiated financial…
Parental Alienation
Many parents feel frustrated with an estranged partner from time to time. The other parent may tell the child unpleasant stories about you, focus on your perceived faults, or encourage the child not to spend time with you. If your child…
How Parenting Plans Created in Mediation Actually Work in Real Life
When parents separate, one of the biggest worries is often the same: “But how will this actually work day to day for the children?” Parenting plans created in Mediation aren’t about rigid rules. In real life, they are practical, child focused…
I’m Nervous About Mediation
It is natural to feel nervous about seeing your former partner in a joint mediation session. This is the case whether it is online or face to face. If there has been an abusive relationship, including coercive control, then you might need to have…
Specific Issue Order (SIO)
When separated parents or guardians cannot agree on a key decision about a child’s upbringing, the UK family courts offer a focused solution: the Specific Issue Order (SIO). What Is a Specific Issue Order? A Specific Issue Order, issued under…
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