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Daniel Moreton

Surrogacy law reform: A setback for modern families

In a recent development that has disappointed many hopeful parents, surrogates, and professionals, Baroness Gillian Merron, Minister for...

21/05/25
Suzi Denton

Family lawyers welcome new guidance on covert recordings

Technology advances quickly, and the use of recording devices, especially on phones, has become more commonplace.  The Family justice...

21/05/25
Jennifer Pollock

Avoiding legal turbulence: travelling with your child

Travelling with your child can be incredibly exciting and stressful – all at the same time. If you are planning to take your child abroad...

02/04/25
Jennifer Pollock

Giving birth abroad: the legal implications

Giving birth abroad, whether planned or unexpected, can have far reaching consequences for parents and their babies. It’s essential to...

02/04/25
Phillip Rhodes

The Vital Role of the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’: Navigating Financial Support, Legalities, and Future Disputes

The Bank of Mum and Dad (BOMAD) is recognised as the 9th biggest provider of finance for property in the UK. A report by Legal & General...

28/02/25
Katie Gledhill

What makes a marriage valid? Social media stunt leads to real marriage and annulment

An Australian woman has managed to annul her marriage after realising that what she believed to be a staged wedding for social media was,...

20/01/25
Anneka Sian

Co-Parenting: New Year, New Arrangements

For many families, the new year can mark a period change in respect of your family unit and the beginning of a co-parenting relationship....

14/01/25
Charlotte Watson

New report recommends modernisation of adoption laws

Following a four-year review and consultation process, last month the Honourable Mrs Justice Judd released a report, titled,...

09/01/25
Katie Gledhill

New guidance on alienating behaviour allegations in Family Courts

The Family Justice Council has recently published new guidance aimed at addressing the complex issue of parental alienation allegations...

03/01/25
Connie Smith

Finances on Divorce - Law Commission publishes new scoping report on whether the law needs modernising 

The Law Commission of England and Wales has published a scoping report which highlights the need for reform of the current law governing...

18/12/24
Ciara Rock

Family Law: G v Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

A recent ruling has provided insight into the laws that govern the use of eggs in fertility treatment after the donor’s death.  The facts...

29/11/24
Sarah AlJourani

Sharia Series: Arranged, Forced, and Love Marriages

Marriage is a significant institution in Islam, emphasizing companionship, mutual respect, and familial ties. Many Muslims are aware of a...

20/11/24
Hannah McCrindle

Family Law Considerations of Relocation to Middle East

Relocating to the Middle East can present many exciting opportunities and there are myriad reasons why families, divorced and separated...

19/11/24
Emily - Jo Moore

Inter-country adoption: What is it and what is the legal process of adopting a child from overseas?

Inter-country adoption is the process by which a child, habitually resident in one country is adopted by an individual(s) habitually...

19/11/24
Clare Wiseman

Remittance basis of taxation – changes to non-dom status and impact on family law cases

As we anxiously await news of any proposed tax changes in the forthcoming budget, we have seen an increase in enquiries from clients with...

25/10/24
Fran Hipperson

King's Speech: Lack of Cohabitation Bill Is Missed Opportunity To Provide Protection For Millions Of Couples

Today’s Kings Speech is a missed opportunity to provide clarity to millions of couples across the UK who are currently cohabiting and...

17/07/24
Karolina Sybilska

‘The Female Voice’ Panel: Top Tips for Career Progression, Career Change and Entrepreneurship.

As part of our women-led initiative ‘The Female Voice’ we hosted an event designed to empower women and foster connections within...

03/07/24
Daniel Moreton

Fertility Law Changes to Benefit the LGBTQ+ Community and People Living with HIV

Ministers in England and Wales have recently announced significant changes to fertility laws, which are being celebrated as a major...

03/06/24
Suzi Denton

Changes to Family Procedure Rules usher in new era for Family law and mediation

This week, new rules have been put in place with the aim of encouraging families to resolve their disputes away from the Family courts....

02/05/24
Claire Filer

Latest Divorce Statistics Only Tell Half The Story, As No-Fault Laws Begin To Filter Through

The latest divorce statistics released today via the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show a continuing fall in the number of divorces...

22/02/24
Tara Smith

Resolution’s Call for Change and Reform in the Family Court System

Resolution – First for Family Law, have now released their ‘Vision for Family Justice’ within which they set out their position in...

30/11/23
Sarah AlJourani

Sharia Series; talaq, talaq, talaq – a triple threat? A look at the validation of Islamic divorce.

Earlier in this Sharia Series, I explored Islamic marriage, the process and the recognition, highlighting the key requirements for an...

30/11/23
Sarah AlJourani

Sharia Series; Mahr and the English court system.

Mahr (sometimes referred to as mehr) is an obligatory gift provided by a husband to his wife at the time of an Islamic marriage. There is...

29/09/23
Connie Smith

Trusts and Divorce - Considerations for advisors to HNW and UHNW individuals

The family trust is a common vehicle set up to ensure the retention and growth of family wealth through future generations. Many of the...

19/09/23
Antonia Birchall

The Perils Of Pensions in Divorce

It’s critical that, as part of the separation process, couples take time to think about and discuss one of their single most valuable...

13/08/23
Joanna Uzoka

A recap on the surrogacy law reforms – is it finally time for a change?

In March of this year, we had the first insight into the long overdue proposed surrogacy law reforms. This was particularly interesting...

31/07/23
Hayley Trim

A year of No Fault Divorce – what does it mean for separating couples?

Today marks the anniversary of the introduction of No Fault divorce, a long-awaited change in our divorce laws. Before 6th April 2022,...

06/04/23
Jennifer Pollock

What Are Grandparents’ Rights When It Comes to Seeing Their Grandchildren?

With rising childcare costs and a two parent working family now being the norm, grandparents are playing an increasingly important role...

23/09/22
Rachel Baker

Family Matters - What Can Be Done When Parents Disagree about the Choice of Their Child's School?

Many parents will be faced with the task of choosing a school for their child as the applications for new school places open in the...

23/09/22
Rachel Baker

Family Matters – Couples Will Often Try One Last Holiday Ahead of Summer Separations

It’s often said that the first Monday in January is known as “Divorce Day” this being the supposed busiest day for divorce lawyers across...

12/09/22