As Justice secretary Dominic Raab continues his campaign to prevent up to half of family law cases reaching the courts, the issue of mediation remains firmly under the spotlight. With many courts across the UK dealing with a backlog of cases (a problem exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic), the discussion of making mediation the default ...
According to the ONS, the number of opposite-sex marriages in 2021 was the biggest decline in several decades, falling by 47% since 1972. These figures represent a long-term decline in the number of people choosing to get married, but what’s behind the change in attitude? Let’s take a look. A symptom of the pandemic? Some ...
On 6 April 2022, the no-fault divorce is due to come into force. This is a welcome change for the legislation’s supporters who believe it to be a real step forward when it comes to reducing conflict in the event of a marital breakdown. We’ve previously written about the no-fault divorce, exploring what it is, ...
Acting for both sides during a divorce has always historically been avoided by most solicitors. Why? Well, when it comes to sorting out the finances, many solicitors feel that it is impossible to act in the best interests of both spouses. However, a change may well be on the horizon. Resolution, a community of professionals ...
Predatory marriage has become a rising issue in recent years, presenting a new challenge for the law. Whilst there are safeguards in place and laws against coerced and forced marriage, the concept of predatory marriage is proving altogether trickier. Here we take a look at what predatory marriage is, and why the calls for a ...
Since the pandemic, the legal industry has faced significant changes and challenges. But as we begin to move past the immediate impact and into the aftermath, it’s time to start thinking about the longer-term. What will the legal industry look like post Covid-19? And how can law firms continue to adapt? Flexible working Flexible working ...
Christmas is often seen as a time to be spent with family. But if you’re going through a divorce or separation, it can be a difficult time to navigate both practically and emotionally. If you’ve got children, much of your focus will be on making Christmas as magical as it can be. Whilst every family’s ...
Coercive control can be very subtle and difficult to recognise, especially by the victims experiencing it. In what was seen by many as a welcome decision, coercive control was made a criminal offence in 2015, meaning that the courts must now ‘prioritise consideration of whether a pattern of coercive and/or controlling behaviour is established over ...
Gaslighting is a concept that many people are unfortunately all too familiar with. In last week’s blog, we explored what gaslighting actually is, and the damage it can cause to victims. This week, we’re running through some common red flags to look out for if you suspect that you, or someone you know is experiencing ...
When people are considering a divorce, all too often they’ll delay seeking legal advice. They may think they can come to an ‘amicable’ agreement with their ex partner, or worry about how much expert legal advice is going to cost. However, even for the most amicable of couples, and the most straightforward situations (if such ...
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