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Tax on divorce
Proposed changes to the court fee for divorce has been labelled a ‘tax on divorce’. The Government have proposed changes to court fees in England and Wales. As part of the consultation the family law...
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Recent case shows diplomatic immunity cannot be used to defeat financial claims.
In a recent High Court case* a Saudi businessman had attempted to invoke diplomatic immunity in order to avoid his former wife’s financial claims. In this case the parties had been married for 12...
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I want to move out of the area. Can my ex stop me?
Looking after children after a separation or divorce can be difficult. It can be additionally challenging if one parents wants to leave the area. So what happens in these circumstances? When a family...
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My ex should be paying the mortgage and now I am liable. What should I do?
On divorce, most people also settle their financial affairs. This will include whether the house is sold, how any other assets are divided and who will take on responsibility for any joint debts....
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Money spent on addiction sufficient reason to depart from equal financial split
In a recent Court of Appeal case it was held that a husband who blew over £200,000 of the couple’s money each year on drink, drugs and call girls was not entitled to an equal share of the money from...
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New service to help separating parents
New service launched to help separating parents negotiate contact arrangements When a relationship breaks down there are always important and difficult decisions to make. Former couples have to...
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Funding for Domestic Violence victims
Domestic Violence campaigners petition government to provide funding for victims. Campaigners against domestic violence are protesting against the government’s proposed cuts to funding for services...
View ArticleDivorce fees rise amid concerns about implementation of fee increase
As of 21 March 2016 the fees for issuing a divorce petition have increased from £410 to £550. However, there are concerns that, whilst this idea had been discussed in some circles prior to its...
View Article“No Fault” divorce bill to be presented again in the next parliamentary session
The “no fault” divorce bill which was introduced as a private members bill in Parliament this year by Richard Bacon MP will be presented again in the next session of parliament, which begins on 18 May...
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Research shows English Courts among most generous for spousal maintenance on...
A report prepared by the international family law team at Penningtons Manches LLP has found that English family Courts are amongst the most generous when looking at awards made for spousal maintenance....
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Banks could be set to launch “divorce mortgages”
Some banks are said to be devising a new “divorce” mortgage for couples going through a divorce. The idea behind the mortgage would be that an individual would then be able to borrow enough money to...
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Recent Court ruling shows importance of financial consent orders
In a case recently heard at the Supreme Court it was held that a business man’s ex-wife could be awarded a share of his money even though this was accrued after they had split up as no financial order...
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Justice Select Committee finds divorce fee increase “unjustified”
A New Justice Select Committee (JSC) report published on 20 June 2016 has criticised the increase in Court and tribunal fees in many cases. However, the report was particularly critical of the...
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Court of Appeal to rule on issue of finances following dissolution of civil...
A woman has successfully appealed to the Court of Appeal to have her case for financial remedy against her ex-civil partner considered. Her ex-partner died in 2013 and it came to light after her death...
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Government rejects recommendation to scrap divorce fee rise
On 21 March 2016 the fee to petition for a divorce rose to £550 from £410. The fee increase was strongly opposed by family lawyers who were concerned that this rise would make petitioning for a...
View ArticleDivorce news: New Year, Big Decision
January is commonly the busiest time for a divorce lawyer. One in five divorces are filed in January. It has been associated with Christmas, with claims made that being forced to spend ‘family’ time...
View ArticleCall for divorce law reforms: Owens v Owens
Divorce law experts are predicting that divorce law reforms will be called for following the unusual case of Owens v Owens. Mr and Mrs Owens were in the Court of Appeal the week of the 13th February...
View ArticleDivorce and Christmas
Divorce and Christmas – not two words you might believe sit together. But, January is a busy time for divorce lawyers – but why? Many people find Christmas stressful. I know I do! There’s: Planning of...
View ArticleCommon Divorce Myths
If you are contemplating divorce, it may surprise you to realise that some decisions you are making are based on misconceptions. MYTH: I’m entitled to half of my husband’s/wife’s assets. The split of...
View ArticleDivorce law needs ‘urgent change’ in light of Owens vs Owens
Divorce law needs ‘urgent change’ in light of Owens vs Owens With the rare ruling in the divorce of Owens vs Owens, Samantha Lee provides her opinion on the case: “There has been so much incorrect...
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