No Fault Divorce will be Introduced 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 place within six [...]
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 [...]
EU Citizens Living In The UK Post Brexit 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 Union will have a [...]
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 [...]
Can you Take your Child 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 lot [...]
95% of Separating Couples Go 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 [...]