I’m getting divorced, will I need to share my pension?
Pensions are a complex area when dealing with the financial side of a divorce. It is all too easy to be focused on what you and your spouse need now, rather than considering how you will…
What is the ‘Welfare Checklist’ ?
Parents often hear the phrase ‘best interests of the children’ but it can be difficult to understand exactly what those best interests are. The Welfare Checklist provides guidance to professionals, including the court, as to how…
Unmarried Couples – your top questions answered
In 2022, the number of people married or in a civil partnership in the UK dropped below 50% for the first time since records started, and it is expected this decline will continue.According to a recent…
Judge safety pilot – family court judges return to robes
In December 2023, a family court judge was attacked by a man (news story here) representing himself in family proceedings. The incident was shocking and whilst rare, it has prompted His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service…
I want to relocate with my children, can my ex-partner prevent this?
After separating, many parents will naturally assess their living circumstances and may wish to move elsewhere. Relocating within the local area rarely causes issues but if you are considering a move outside of the county, or…