The Supreme Court, in the case of Abgaje, has clarified the circumstances in which a court order for financial provision can be made (under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984) where a prior court order has already been made by a foreign court. Mr and Mrs... 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
The proportion of children born to married couples fell to 53% in 2012, a drop of 40% since 1963, according to the latest... continue reading
The Cohabitation Rights Bill has had its second reading in the House of Lords and has been passed through the committee stage.... continue reading
Mr and Mrs Wright married and separated in 2006. A financial order was made in 2008 which ordered the sale of the family home.... continue reading