Islamic Marriage in England and Wales
One marriage, Two systems: Islamic and Legal Recognition Explained In England and Wales, a religious marriage is legally recognised only if it meets the following requirements: The ceremony must be…
Social Media Influencers and Divorce Finances
In August 2024, Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury separated, attracting major UK media attention. As of 2026, they are reported to have reconciled and resumed their engagement. If they permanently…
What Happens to Cryptocurrency , Reward Points and Digital Assets in Divorce?
What Happens to Cryptocurrency , Reward Points and Digital Assets in Divorce? When couples divorce, they often focus on dividing the family home, savings and pensions. However, many people also own…
Divorce in England and Wales: Do You Qualify?
For many of our clients, deciding to get divorced in England or Walres is obvious. They got married in England, and they have lived in England for the entire duration of their marriage. Therefore it…
Family Court Fees Are Increasing – Why It Pays to Get the Right Advice Early
Court fees are increasing from 13 July 2026. The Ministry of Justice has announced changes to a range of court and tribunal fees across England and Wales. For those involved in family law matters,…
Protecting the Family Farm in Divorce
For farming families, divorce is rarely just about finances. It can place the future of a multi-generational business at real risk. Farms are often the result of decades, sometimes centuries, of hard…
The Gender Pension Gap and the Importance of Pension Sharing Orders on Divorce
Why the Gender Pension Gap Matters The gender pension gap is the difference between how much men and women have saved for retirement - and it’s big. Think of it as the pay gap’s older, more damaging…
Changing Names: Marriage, Divorce and Children
There are multiple reasons why you may wish to change your name. The reason will have an impact on the process you need to follow. There are very few restrictions as to what you can change your name…
Helping Autistic Children Navigate Parental Separation
Reflections from a family mediator on World Autism Awareness Day For many parents going through a separation, one of the greatest concerns is how their children will cope with the changes ahead.…
Can you settle your divorce by WhatsApp?
A recent case in the High Court tested the theory of whether a WhatsApp message constituted a binding contract in a family law case. This raises the question: Can you settle your divorce by WhatsApp?…
