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,…
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 these reasons are financial. Life in the family home can become…
Is Your Foreign Marriage Valid in England?
Case of Heston Blumenthal: Nestled amongst the leafy green countryside of Berkshire, lies the suburban village of Bray. It was made famous by none other than the world-renowned chef Heston…
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…
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…
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…
The Court on Short Marriages
Equal sharing principle: The court’s equal sharing principle in financial remedy cases was established in the House of Lords two decades ago. It aimed to eliminate discrimination between the two…
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] The case of BSA v NVT [2020] EWHC 2906 (Fam) has sought to address enforceability issues. This regards recitals as part of a consent order made in financial remedy…
BREAKING NEWS: Changes to Divorce Law Will Come into Force on 6 April 2022
It has been announced today by ministers that the long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on 6 April 2022. Significantly, this means that couples can file for a…
