The Spring Budget 2024 was announced on 6 March 2024. Whilst the Budget did not help to fill the public’s wallet as much as hoped, it nevertheless introduced changes about which family law practitioners, and separating families should be aware of*. *With a general election this year, these policies might
Following the breakdown of a relationship, children will undoubtedly be affected by their ability to spend less time with each of their parents. A subsequent consequence in the breakdown of the family unit will be the impact on the child or children’s relationship with their wider paternal or maternal family.
Summary When the UK left the EU, and new domestic legislation was needed to replace EU law, the UK government said in relation to divorce jurisdiction of England and Wales that it would follow, be the same as, the EU law. This was for very justifiable reasons of continuity and
On 31 January 2024 the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the case of Potanin and Potanina [1]. For a summary of the background to the proceedings and an overview of the judgment please click here. The key dates in the proceedings are as follows: 8 October 2018: The wife
This is a very common but important question for international families as it can impact, amongst other things, a person’s ability to remarry, their inheritance rights or potential tax liabilities. How the English Court’s approach this question The approach to recognition of an overseas divorce depends on where and when
Potanin v Potanina: The Supreme Court Decision On 31 January 2024 the Supreme Court handed down the much-awaited judgment in Potanin v Potanina [1]. These proceedings relate to financial claims which can be brought in England for financial provision after an overseas divorce. Although the parties in this case have
There is no disputing the fact that the Family Courts continue to face considerable workload pressures, undoubtedly exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Judges and Court staff are under considerable pressure to ensure that there is continued access to timely justice. However, with increased pressure, demand, and workload, delay to financial
Prof David Hodson OBE KC(Hons) MCIArb and renowned legal correspondent Joshua Rosenberg, join Kate Daly of Amicable in The Divorce Podcast to discuss the proposed reform by the Law Commission in respect of financial outcomes on divorce. Specifically to discuss whether 50/50 is a fair way to divide money and
On 4 April 2023, The Law Commission announced its next review of the laws that determine how finances are dealt with after divorce and dissolution of civil partnership. This review has been announced 50 years after the passing of The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (‘The MCA’) and almost 20 years
The concept of ‘no fault divorce’ was finally introduced in England and Wales on 6th April 2022. The law now provides that the only ground for divorce/dissolution is irretrievable breakdown. It has removed the ‘blame game’ for couples seeking a divorce. Change in the law is also on the cards
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