Will we ever see the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill? For what seems like a lifetime we have been transfixed by the endless Brexit debates dominating TV and the media. However, one casualty, amongst others is the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill. This bill was cut off in its prime by the proroguing of parliament [...]
The Importance of Communication, Cooperation and Compromise Kate Gunn’s lessons for Untying the Knot are set out in her painful, honest and helpful book for anyone considering or going through separation and divorce. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43626300-untying-the-knot Understand that marriage breakdown impacts on everyone – yes, even your ex Gather a positive support network Always aim for the [...]
No Fault Divorce to be Introduced in Three Months. David Gauke, the Justice Secretary announced on 9 April 2019 that the new law is to be introduced in three months. Under the new Act, as soon as one partner initiates the divorce it cannot be stopped by the other party and the divorce can take [...]
Changes to a No Fault Divorce In the Times on 8 February 2019 they announced that the Times and the Marriage Foundation Campaign to introduce a no fault divorce, supported by the Family Team at Stone Rowe Brewer LLP is progressing. David Gauke, the justice secretary, is preparing to introduce a bill that [...]
Things you need to know if you are living together. We have provided some useful articles as part of Cohabitation Awareness Week. If you have any questions regarding cohabitation please do contact our Family Law team. http://www.resolution.org.uk/news-list.asp?page_id=228&page=1&n_id=363 http://www.resolution.org.uk/news-list.asp?page_id=228&page=1&n_id=364 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/marriage-myth-leaves-millions-risking-ruin-xbkz2pp05 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/britain-s-top-judge-calls-for-no-fault-divorce-laws-baroness-hale-7cnhcvkfj
Calls For Greater Domestic Violence Protection For Victims The justice secretary, Liz Truss (pictured), has arranged an emergency domestic abuse review to investigate ways of banning perpetrators from directly cross-examining their victims within the family court system. The minister has responded to a Guardian newspaper feature, which exposed how women are being confronted and [...]
Brexit – What EU Citizens Living In The UK Need To Know The recent EU referendum result has led to a great deal of uncertainty in many areas of the law, and family is no exception. Although the exact ramifications are yet to emerge, it is likely the prospect of withdrawal from the European [...]
Family Justice Council: Help Sorting Out Divorce Finances The Family Justice Council has launched a new financial guide to help people going through a divorce without a lawyer. The guide, which can be downloaded here, is specifically aimed at non-legal readers and its primary purpose is to provide a road map through what is often [...]
Taking Your Children Out Of School To Go On Holiday? The media attention that surrounded the High Court case brought by Jon Platt, an Isle of Wight father, who refused to pay a fine after taking his daughter on holiday during term time, shows that the topic is one that affects a great deal of [...]
95% of Separating Couples Head Straight To Court New figures obtained by National Family Mediation show that government policy aimed at promoting mediation as the preferred way of settling disputes over parenting, finance and property has failed. Since 22 April 2014 attendance at a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) has been compulsory before a separating couple [...]
