Family

Articles

23 Mar 2015

Reasonable grounds

The Wyatt v Vince case caused a huge furor and a lot of media attention, but it was all unwarranted. It was all nothing more than a lack of understating of how financial claims on divorce actually work, says Tom Farley-Hills

19 Mar 2015

No exoneration

Assuming that a committed relationship has established a 'common law marriag'; is likely to only have a bitter end, warns Lloyd Junor

17 Mar 2015

Getting the numbers right

Accountancy firm, Carter Backer Winter, explores some of the finer details required to secure the best divorce settlement for your client

11 Mar 2015

Supreme Court finds against wind farm tycoon over financial settlement

Wife wins right to claim share of ex-husband's fortune earned after divorce

11 Mar 2015

Enforcement of family financial orders in the spotlight

Law Commission wants better solutions to help separating couples

11 Mar 2015

Government backs family law initiatives with cash

Resolution granted funding extension to support families impacted by loss of legal aid

9 Mar 2015

The hidden costs of DIY divorce

Divorce isn't just a box-ticking exercise - it requires an experienced lawyer on hand to deal with unexpected problems, says Paul Hunt

5 Mar 2015

State of play: case summaries

Jennifer Ridgway and Karen Bayley review case law concerning constructive trust, divorce settlements and vulnerable clients