In the recent judgement of VTY v GDB, a wife has been awarded more than £1.2 million after a judge harshly criticised the husband for failing to be open in the financial information he provided to the Court. Describing his disclosure as “woeful”, the judge said he had...
Currently, under English divorce law, pets are defined as ‘chattels’ meaning they are considered the same as any other possessions owned by a married couple, like the contents of the house. However, this clearly does not reflect the emotional bonds a lot of people...
What It Means for You? Anyone who has been through a financial dispute following a divorce, where the court have been asked to help resolve matters, will tell you that the process is slow and frustrating. A new Pilot Scheme is being trialled in Birmingham and other...
Is there such a thing as a good divorce? Undoubtedly, divorce is a difficult process, even in the most amicable of cases. Not only are you grieving the end of the relationship, but there are also a number of uncertainties to face; What does the future hold? Will the...
27- 31 January 2025 is Family Mediation Week. This is an opportunity for family law professionals to raise awareness of family mediation and of the benefits it can bring to separating families Anna-Mei Streather, one of our solicitors who specialises in Finance...
The law setting out how assets should be divided on divorce was created over 50 years ago. This law has since been interpreted, and principles added to it, by judges who have decided cases since that time. Unlike other areas of law, there is a lot of freedom for...
