Archive of: July, 2020
When a Prenuptial Agreement collides with bankruptcy, what is a fair outcome in a family law court?
The recent case of S v H [2020] EWFC B16 has given all family law practitioners a chance to re-assess prenuptial agreements. This includes considering what is fair and just in light of divorce or separation, particularly when one client/party may become bankrupt or insolvent.
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Recent case G v T [2020] EWHC 1613 (Fam) looks determining the value of businesses as assets when deciding maintenance
Deciding how equity and assets will be split following a separation and divorce case can be a stressful experience for all. Spousal and child maintenance, pension division and future changes to support arrangements all need to be taken into account to give a fair solution to all.
£142m pledged to improve 100 courts
The prime minister has announced £142m to digitally upgrade and maintain around 100 courts as part of a £5bn coronavirus recovery plan.
Separating couple/ divorce case review - Should English or Scottish courts decide maintenance arrangements?
A recent case has involved an appeal concerning the interpretation of the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011.
If my circumstances change, do my child maintenance payments change too?
Although when addressing the specific circumstances of any individual or family suitably qualified legal advice should instead be sought, a recent House of Commons Paper gives guidance to separated families on what to expect.