Jul 17, 2026 | Child Law, Civil Partnerships, Divorce, Family Law
One of the most common questions parents ask following separation is: “who will get custody of the children?” Many people assume that decisions are based on which parent earns more or who has been the child’s primary caregiver. In reality, the legal...
Jun 19, 2026 | Family Law, Financial Settlement on Divorce, Matrimonial Law
A recent decision in K v K provides a useful reminder of the courts’ approach to applications seeking to set aside financial consent orders following a Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing. In financial remedy proceedings, settlements reached at FDR are...
May 11, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Financial Settlement on Divorce
When a relationship breaks down, one of the most significant and often most emotionally difficult issues is what happens to the family home. For many couples, the matrimonial home is the most valuable asset they own. Decisions about the property therefore need to be...
Mar 31, 2026 | Child Law, Family Law
Orders for no contact between a child and a parent are rare and will only be made in exceptional circumstances. The court must be satisfied that any form of contact would be harmful to the child’s welfare, whether emotionally, psychologically, or physically. In some...
Mar 11, 2026 | Child Law, Family Law
What Is a Section 7 Report Under the Children Act 1989? If you are involved in child arrangements proceedings under the Children Act 1989, the court may order a Section 7 report. This is a welfare report prepared to help the court decide what arrangements are in your...
