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 can expect the process to remain private, and you have a right to expect that the documents you provide will be kept confidential.…
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 feel frustrated with an estranged partner from time to time. The other parent may tell the child unpleasant stories about you, focus on your perceived faults, or encourage the…
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. This is the case whether it is online or face to face. If there has been an abusive relationship,…
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…
Busting the Myths About Child Inclusive Mediation
Mediation can be very helpful in looking at what the arrangements for the children are following a divorce or permanent separation. This ensures that the children spend significant amounts of time…
