In 2001 I joined (what is now called) “Resolution” a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. In January 2003 I became an accredited specialist and remained so until I left the law temporarily to live and work abroad (New Delhi, India and Istanbul,…
This is often a question I am asked, and my answer is almost always “I’d much prefer it if they do”. In family law, people very often have ideas about what is “fair” and this term means different things to different people. You might believe you know what a fair outcome would be and often…
January is traditionally one of the busiest months for family law solicitors. For some people it means the ending of a relationship that has perhaps not been working for a while, if that is you then taking early legal advice can pay dividends later. Making that first call to get some advice is often the…
Sir Elton John and ex-wife Renate Blauel have settled a legal dispute caused by the singer’s autobiography and film Rocketman. In June 2020 Blauel alleged that John had broken the terms of the couple’s divorce deal by publicly discussing the pair’s marriage which ended in 1988. In the legal proceedings Blauel had asked for damages of approximately £3m and an injunction preventing…
With the incremental easing of some of the lockdown restrictions enquiries about divorce and separation are on the rise. During the last few months, new enquires were focussed on the reactions to the restrictions imposed by the Prime Minister; such as how best to manage the arrangements for children who were used to spending time…
Kasoku, a Japanese short-term rental firm is marketing its empty apartments for 4,400 yen ($40) a day as a way for stressed couples to get some time apart during the virus lockdown, similar to an Airbnb type arrangement. The service also comes with the offer of a free 30-minute divorce consultation with a legal official.…
The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has applied to the Supreme Court for permission to appeal a Court of Appeal ruling to try to prevent the publication of two judgments containing details of his relationship with his youngest wife, Princess Haya who had fled to London with his two children. She…
The UK is about to be the first country in the world to allow parents who suffer the loss of a child under the age of 18 years, to take paid bereavement leave. Following a campaign by Lucy Hurd “Jack’s law” will be introduced from April. Lucy’s son Jack died aged just 23 months when…
January is one the busiest months for Family Lawyers: the stresses and strains of the holiday season, with sometimes forced jollity and keeping up appearances, have past and the focus turns to the future. The New Year might mean taking the courage to move out of a relationship which is no longer working or perhaps…
As Christmas approaches, the nation is busying themselves with all the tasks that need to be undertaken prior to Christmas; the shopping , present buying, food shopping and other essential housekeeping tasks. Plans are being made to visit relatives and friends over the festive period. However, in all the hustle and bustle leading up to…