The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory has published an important report called Spotlight on Recurrent Care Proceedings. It looks at why some mothers end up in the family courts more than once, often facing the heartbreak of having more than one child removed from...
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...
Is a commonly used phrase but not one that we at Staffordshire Family law like, agree with or indeed tolerate. It has an air of acceptance, if not defeatism. It is not something you would want your Advocate in Court to say or fail to challenge. Gabi Chester Director...
