Court – First or Last Choice for Resolving Family Disputes?
When resolving family disputes, be they regarding matrimonial finances or contact arrangements with children, most people assume the only mechanism for reaching an agreement is through the Courts. This is not, however, accurate which is good news for couples...
“No Fault” Divorce Available from 6th April 2022
It is a change Family practitioners have long campaigning for and on June 6th the Government finally confirmed the introduction of so-called “no fault” divorces from Spring next year. (Please see https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/11/contents/enacted) ...
Brad Pitt awarded Joint Custody of five children with Angelina Jolie
They are two of Hollywood’s most famous stars, however, even Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have failed to agree the principles of co-parenting following the breakdown of their marriage in 2016. Although the grounds of divorce are slightly different in the US...
Judge refuses to publish judgment in £100m divorce despite press interest
A judge has refused to publish the details of a high-profile divorce case, despite intense public interest. The Hon. Mr Justice Cohen dismissed media applications for information following the divorce granted between Lady Hiroko and Sir Frederick Barclay, one of the...