On 12 January 2026, new guidance was introduced with a view to changing how the Court approaches non-molestation applications to reflect the recent changes in social attitudes towards non-physical abuse and coercive control.In this article, we…
We appreciate that legal terminology can be overwhelming and so in this weeks blog, Ellie explains some of the most common terms used in divorce and financial proceedings, but in plain and simple language.General TermsApplication: This…
What is Legal Aid?Legal Aid is government funded assistance with meeting the costs of legal advice and representation.The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is the governing body responsible for the management and overseeing the delivery of legal…
A paralegal or legal assistant supports one or multiple solicitors with a variety of legal and administrative tasks.I have been a paralegal in the family law sector for over 8 years now. On a day-to-day basis…
Following the Supreme Court ruling last month in the highly publicised case of Standish v Standish, this article considers how assets, which were acquired before marriage, are dealt with upon divorce.Standish v StandishThis high net-worth divorce…