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Important Part III case in Supreme Court

On 31 October and 1 November 2023, the UK Supreme Court will be hearing the former husband’s appeal in the case of Potanin and Potanina [1].  The appeal will consider in what circumstances it is appropriate for the English family court to allow a former spouse to make an application

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The Divorce Podcast – Is 50/50 always Fair?

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

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Schools and Child Arrangements Post Separation

Separation, when a relationship breaks down, can be a very stressful process for the adults involved, but even more stressful for the children who are trying to cope with the changes. School, and similarly nursery in the early stages of education, is critical in a child’s life. Children spend most

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Re D (A Child) Court of Appeal hands down Important Guidance on the Role and Remit of a Solicitor Guardian in Abduction Proceedings

The Court of Appeal has today handed down its judgment in the matter of Re D (A Child) (Abduction: Child’s Objections: Representation of Child Party), in which our Partner, James Netto, represented the successful appellant child as his solicitor-guardian. The case showcases the complex issues engaged with the representation of

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Tying the Knot Abroad

For those romantics, escapees from tradition (Las Vegas chapel not country church) or the merely impetuous, what does getting married abroad mean in terms of validity of the marriage? And for those who marry abroad and subsequently move to live in the UK, is their marriage recognised? The determination of

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Nesting – What is it and is it Good for the Children?

Separation, when a relationship breaks down, can be a very stressful process for the adults involved, but even more stressful for the children who are trying to cope with the changes. One of the initial steps to make once the couple agrees that separation is inevitable, is to tell the

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