Can I keep my pre-matrimonial assets –The impact of the recent Supreme Court judgment in Standish v Standish
A question often asked on divorce by clients is can they keep assets that they brought into the marriage. The answer is not often a straightforward one and each individual case will have nuances…
Understanding Parental Alienating Behaviours: What You Need to Know in Family Court
Understanding Parental Alienating Behaviours: What You Need to Know in Family Court If you are going through a difficult separation or divorce and struggling with contact arrangements for your child,…
The Role of the Mediator in Family Disputes
The Role of the Mediator in Family Disputes People often find it very confusing as to where the mediator ‘fits in’ to the family justice system and what their role is. Clients often contact me saying…
What happens next? The next steps after you’ve been to mediation
The next steps after you’ve been to mediation There are numerous television and movies with courtroom dramas , whilst it is quite rare to see anyone engaging in the much less gripping mediation…
Chambers High Net Worth Guide – 2025 Results
Blanchards Law is delighted to reveal that the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for 2025 continues to rank its Family Mediator Christine Plews in their UK-wide ranking – the guide’s highest…
How to Divorce Well – A Family Law Perspective
Divorce can never be easy – it is after all a significant life changing event - however I set out below factors/pointers which, if borne in mind, I hope will enable you to have a good, or at least a…
The Importance of Exchanging Full Financial Disclosure in Divorce Proceedings
Introduction: Divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, often involving the division of assets, property, and financial responsibilities. To ensure a fair and equitable…
What are Duxbury Calculations?
In divorce cases, the court and the couples ideally, want to achieve what we call a ‘Clean Break’; whereby you cut all ties with each other, emotionally and financially. However, this is not always…
Should you go private? Private Financial Dispute Remedy
Private Financial Dispute Remedy hearings, abbreviated to private FDR or pFDR, are becoming increasingly popular in recent years, replacing their court scheduled in-court FDR. What is a pFDR, and…
Divorce – Research into the financial impact post divorce, particularly on women
At Blanchards Law, we know only too well the impact that Divorce has on all aspects of an individual’s life. The consequences are far reaching and can be detrimental to their mental and physical…
