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…
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 have an expectation that the process is private and that the documents that you disclose within it will be kept confidential. This blog does not…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Parental Alienation
Many parents will feel frustrated at times by their estranged partner. This might be caused by the other parent telling unpleasant stories about you, complaining about your perceived faults or…
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…
I’m Nervous About Mediation
It is natural to feel nervous about seeing your former partner in a joint mediation session, whether it is online or face to face. If there has been an abusive relationship, including coercive…
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…
