Pet Custody: How do you prove ownership?
A pet is part of our family, like our children. When parties separate, it could be a difficult decision as to who keeps the pet. If no agreement can be reached between two people, this will give rise…
The New Divorce Law vs Domestic Abuse
The landmark case of Owens v Owens [2018] UKSC 41 initiated drastic change in family law of England and Wales. As a result, new legislation came into force in April 2022. When filing for divorce, the…
Occupation Orders/Injunctions in Family Law
During the legal process of a divorce, or separation, there are many reasons why couples remain living under the same roof; normally financial. Life in the family home can become tense, stressful and…
Nuptial Agreements,Divorce & Separation
Is Your Foreign Marriage Valid in England?
Nestled amongst the leafy green countryside of Berkshire, lies the suburban village of Bray, made famous by none other than the world-renowned chef Heston Blumenthal whose restaurant, The Fat Duck,…
Non-Molestation (injunctive) Orders
At Blanchards Law, we are accustomed to dealing with all aspects of relationship and family breakdowns. Sometimes, this relationship breakdown escalates from the quite normal tensions between the…
Divorce & Separation,Financial Issues
Capital Gains Tax Changes
Changes to the Capital Gains Tax regime will come into effect from 6 April 2023. These will apply when separating or divorcing couples need to sell or transfer properties or other assets. If…
Nuptial Agreements,Divorce & Separation
The Remarriage Trap
Remarrying after divorce can affect your ability to make Financial Claims related to your Divorce. When a person remarries without dealing with the financial claims in their divorce, this can bring…
Divorce & Separation,Financial Issues
The Court’s Treatment of Short Marriages
The court’s equal sharing principle in financial remedy cases was established in the House of Lords two decades ago. It strived for equality and sought to eliminate discrimination between two spouses…
Nuptial Agreements,Divorce & Separation
Covid: Pandemic pet boom prompts ‘pet-nup’ advice
Given working dynamics have changed due to the pandemic with more people working from home, looking after a pet has never been easier. So, are ‘pet-nups’ the new thing? Statistically, there has been…
The Enforceability of Recitals in Family law Consent Orders. Has anything changed since the case BSA v NVT?
The case of BSA v NVT [2020] EWHC 2906 (Fam) has sought to address enforceability issues surrounding recitals as part of a consent order made in financial remedy proceedings (family law financial…
