The court has ruled that a wife who gave up her career as a solicitor to care for the children which allowed her husbands career to take precedence has encountered a “significant relationship generated disadvantage” this led Mr Justice Moor to find that the wife should receive £400,000 compensation as well as 50% of the matrimonial assets. This could have implications for future cases where a spouse has given up a career to care for the family although Mr Justice Moor has said that this … [Read more...]
Child Arrangements During Covid 19 Pandemic
On Monday 23rd March 2020, the Prime Minister escalated the response to Coronavirus by announcing a national lockdown with a ban on gatherings of more than two people. People are expected to stay at home with the exception of going out to buy food or medication, exercise alone once a day, or to travel to work if absolutely necessary. The coronavirus pandemic and current lock down will undoubtedly affect separated parents who want to ensure that they continue to have regular contact with … [Read more...]
Law Commission’s Joint Consultation – UK Surrogacy Law Reform
Last year, the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission published their preliminary proposals on the reform of the law on surrogacy. Surrogacy law to date has been inadequate and has resulted from various legislative reforms and case law which has developed over the last ten years. The major problem with the current law is the complexity surrounding parenthood and parental responsibility and the fact that the surrogate will always be the legal parent of, and … [Read more...]
A New Year Resolution To Stick To: Arranging Your Will & Lasting Power Of Attorney in 2020
With 2020 just beginning, many people will be thinking about what resolutions they can make for the New Year. Aside from going to the gym more or learning a new skill, you may not have considered a resolution that could ultimately be more important. A significant proportion of adults in the UK do not have Wills and/or Lasting Powers of Attorney. Wills come into effect on your death and say who you would like to deal with your estate and who is to receive which of your assets, be it … [Read more...]
Travelling Abroad With Children After Divorce Or Separation
Over the recent months we have dealt with an influx of matters concerning the issue of separated parents being unable to agree holiday arrangements for their children. This blog provides an overview of what is needed to take a child abroad after parents have separated and what documentation may be required to avoid any unpleasant complications on the day of your journey. Most separated couples are not aware that taking a child out of England and Wales without permission from the … [Read more...]
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