Archive of: June, 2020
Recent case demonstrates how to divide pensions fairly following divorce
Dividing pensions fairly after divorce is frequently a key concern to separating couples. Understandably tensions can be high as fears for ones future and provision in older age can be brought to the fore.
Looking to the future with Private Financial Dispute Resolutions and Family Arbitration
The COVID-19 Pandemic has applied greater pressure to an already swamped family court system. Alternative forms of dispute resolution can increasingly come to the fore.
What problems and disputes to Family Law courts deal with?
There are alternatives to court and it is not always the best option for settling family law disputes.
Special Guardianship Orders - their use and role
The President of the Family Division of the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, Sir Andrew McFarlane has considered the role and nature of Special Guardianship Orders (SGO).
Appeal rejected over the fairness of a hybrid hearing when Barrister cannot be present in person
Considering fairness in family courts when the leading counsel cannot be physically present because she is required to shield.