Every year Resolution, the association of family lawyers, runs a ‘Good Divorce Week’ campaign, with this year’s campaign running from the 28 November to the 2 December. The objective of the campaign is to encourage those going through divorce to make the process as...
The long-awaited change to the way couples divorce in England & Wales came into effect on 6 April 2022. The process provides a simpler method for parties to divorce and has been welcomed by family lawyers and their clients. However, what are the main changes and,...
The long-awaited Supreme Court judgment in the case of Villiers v Villiers [2020] UKSC 30, was handed down on 1 July 2020. This case decided whether the English Court has jurisdiction to make an order for maintenance under Section 27 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 in a...
A Bill introducing “no fault” divorces in England and Wales has passed the first stage in the Commons by 231 votes to 16. To many, this may not seem ground breaking or relevant. However such attitudes ignore the potential fallout of “blame” at the commencement of the...
As we all struggle to come to terms with changes to our lifestyle and working lives, the family courts seem to have adapted effectively to a new set of rules during the Covid 19 pandemic. As lock down, shielding and social distancing may be a feature of life in the UK...
As more and more people are now applying online to get divorced, here are some tips about starting proceedings digitally without danger: If you are completing the form online, you will be the Petitioner. Your partner/ spouse will be the Respondent. The Form D8, or...
