Family

• Divorce is Often Bitter, But Maintaining a Sense of Proportion is Crucial

  • Posted20 December 2019

  Amidst the emotional and financial destruction that can arise from divorce, keeping a sense of proportion is crucial. The Court of Appeal made that point in lamenting a former couple’s...

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• Failing to Disclose Assets Can Bite Back in Divorce

  • Posted9 December 2019

  In a case illustrating the importance of candour regarding financial circumstances in divorce proceedings, a husband who failed to disclose the true extent of his wealth to family judges was...

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• Family Judge Grasps Nettle in Sending Baby Boy to Live With His Father

  • Posted21 November 2019

  Family judges are always absolutely focused on the welfare of children and will not shrink from grasping nettles to give them the best chance of leading fulfilled and happy lives....

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• Court Orders Must Be Obeyed

  • Posted7 November 2019

  Public confidence in the civil justice system would collapse if court orders were not rigorously enforced – however agonising complying with them may be. The point was made by a...

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• Growing Number of Cohabiting Couples Leaves More Families Open to Risk

  • Posted21 October 2019

  Cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family type in the UK, according to newly released figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The ONS reports that the number of...

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• Where, If Anywhere, Do the Jet Set Call Home? High Court Gives Guidance

  • Posted4 October 2019

  Very rich people often live jet set lifestyles of ceaseless travel, so pinning down the country in which they are domiciled can be a serious challenge. The High Court faced...

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