After the 1st of April 2009 the chances of setting aside a divorce settlement (court order) because of the dramatic change in the economy are very slim. The Court of Appeal in Myerson v Myerson gave a firm indication that such applications would be unlikely to succeed. Mr... continue reading
New rules regarding press access to family law courts came into force on 27th April 2009 following a series of government... continue reading
On 17th December 2008, the Privy Council ruled that the terms of pre-nuptial agreements were neither binding nor enforceable.... continue reading
The Supreme Court, in the case of Abgaje, has clarified the circumstances in which a court order for financial provision can be... continue reading
With the current difficult economic climate impacting on the property market, many divorcing couples are finding it increasingly... continue reading
Court fees have increased by almost 15% from 1st September 2010 and may increase even more next year. The Government has stated... continue reading
The Court of Appeal in MK v CK (2011) was very clear on this point. The facts of MK v CK (2011) are as follows: The mother... continue reading
A pilot scheme in Greater Manchester, Nottinghamshire and Wiltshire under which people can ascertain from police whether their... continue reading