News and Insights from Across the Group

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Welcome, here is a collection of news and blog articles across the Group.

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Jul 20, 20202 min read

Family Law | Financial Settlement on Divorce

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | When your marriage has broken down, many worry about how they will cope financially post-separation.

Jul 20, 20202 min read

Family Law | Parental Alienation | Malicious Behaviour

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | It is interesting that parental alienation is becoming more well known through recent case law.

Jul 13, 20202 min read

Family Law | Parental Alienation | Early Intervention

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | There is no definition of parental alienation, however, the Court is now beginning to recognise that this...

Jun 17, 20202 min read

Family Law | Cohabitation | Myths Debunked

When purchasing a property with a partner, the last thing on either party’s mind will be a separation. But what will happen then?

Jun 9, 20202 min read

Family Law | What Happens To My Business When I Go Through A Divorce?

When deciding how to split the matrimonial financial pot, there are many aspects that will be taken into consideration, both regarding...

Jun 6, 20201 min read

Family Law | A Tax Change That May Affect Your Divorce

There have been some changes which came into effect from 06 April 2020, although it is not a surprise if many do not know about it as we...

Jun 6, 20202 min read

Family Law | What Are Prenups And Are They Only For The Famous?

We see in the news day in and day out these famous celebrity couples having their public spit about their divorce, slagging one another...

Jun 4, 20204 min read

Family Law | A New Limit To Schedule 1 Applications?

The recent case of DN v UD [2020] EWHC 627 (Fam) is the first reported case to which the Court extended its powers to ordered long-term...

Jun 3, 20202 min read

Family Law | A Grandparents Rights To See Their Grandchild

Emma Aslett | Many grandparents believe that they automatically have a “right” to see their grandchild(ren) when, in reality, this is not..

May 22, 20202 min read

Family Law | Prenups

The recent case of S v H [2020] EWFC B16 has been before His Honour Judge Booth, which involved both divorce proceedings and insolvency law.

May 19, 20202 min read

Family Law | Divorce | Financial Settlement – How Does It Work?

When your marriage breaks down, no doubt one of the first thoughts that goes through your head is how you will cope financially and how...

May 18, 20202 min read

Family Law | Family Court Remote Hearings Update

Sir Andrew McFarlane has provided a report in relation to the effectiveness of remote hearings during the Covid-19 pandemic...

May 17, 20203 min read

Family Law | Child Abduction During The Pandemic

There has been guidance regarding contact arrangements between a parent and their child – but what if you or the other parent have...

May 14, 20203 min read

Family Law | Children & The Family Courts – Types of Orders Available

You should seek legal advice before making an application to the Court to ensure that you are making the correct application and that...

May 12, 20202 min read

Child Maintenance and Furloughed Parents

If you are a parent with primary care of your children and the other parent is not paying child support. What now?

May 7, 20202 min read

Calculating Child Maintenance During COVID-19

Guidance has been provided whereby the Cabinet Office stated that children under 18 can travel between their separated parents’ homes...

Apr 23, 20202 min read

COVID-19 and Cohabitating

Due to the self-isolation and the social distancing restrictions improved by the Government, this can become a challenge for non-married...

Apr 17, 20202 min read

Is Spousal Maintenance Affected By COVID-19?

If your income is affected due to COVID-19, you may not be able to afford your own outgoings plus the periodical (spousal) maintenance...

Apr 15, 20204 min read

COVID-19 Lockdown vs Domestic Violence II

There has been a 25% rise in phone calls to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline in the lockdown, says the support charity Refuge.

Apr 15, 20202 min read

COVID-19 Lockdown vs Domestic Violence

Home is considered a safe place to be in light of the current climate regarding COVID-19. But… what about those who are subject to domestic