What happens with family loans and gifts in a divorce? Nearly half of first-time home buyers in the UK now need extra funding from parents. Knowing how to protect and/or recover loans or contributions is really important if couples subsequently separate and divorce....
The Public Law Working Group has recently highlighted the need for a ‘wholesale reform’ to the adoption process. Sydney Edwards, Trainee Solicitor at Staffordshire Family Law reflects upon the report made by the adoption sub-group of the Public Law Working Group which...
It has long been recognised that there is a strong correlation between major sporting events and increased reports of domestic abuse. Research conducted by Lancaster University in 2014 revealed a 38% increase in domestic abuse reports when England loses and a 26%...
What is a paralegal? Paralegals support lawyers in various ways from assisting with day-to-day management of a client’s matter to the administrative tasks involved behind the scenes. Paralegals usually assist in both legal and administrative work. Paralegals are not...
If you are separating from a spouse or partner, you may understandably be worried about what will happen to your children and what the implications are going forward. You will want to know what your rights are and understand what factors the Court will consider in...
A recent High Court case illustrates very clearly the need for good conduct of parties during family court proceedings. In the case of DH v RH, the wife was ordered to pay a significant sum towards her husband’s substantial costs. The husband accused the wife of...
