Ensuring fair financial outcomes in family law cases requires a thorough understanding of the latest statutory guidelines and case law developments. This resource offers up-to-date practical tips and insights, helping practitioners effectively advise and represent their clients in matters of financial provision. Whether dealing with maintenance, lump sum payments, or property division, we provide the essential tools to navigate these financial aspects with confidence and precision.
The following Private Client news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Principles applicable by Court of Protection for recognition and enforcement of Scottish Guardianship order (Argyll and Bute Council v RF)
The following Family news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Does the shortfall in experts’ fees always fall to the local authority? (Re K and Re S (Legal Aid: Experts’ Fees)
The following Family news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Costs of maintenance pending suit application disproportionate to relief sought (DSD v MJW)
The grounds on which a marriage is voidableOn 6 April 2022, the provisions of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (DDSA 2020), came into...
The grounds on which a marriage is voidA void marriage is one that will be treated by the court as never having taken place. The grounds on which a...
Reports under section 37 of the Children Act 1989Under section 37 of the Children Act 1989 (ChA 1989), the court has the power to order an...
A child is subject to a supervision order made under section 31 of the Children Act 1989. The court allowed the mother to take the child out of the...
Child support—children with special needsThe court retains jurisdiction to make orders for maintenance where a personal independence payment is paid to or in respect of a child, or where a child is disabled. A child is regarded as disabled if the child is 'blind, deaf or dumb or is substantially and
Preparation of court bundles in family proceedingsThe Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010) set out the universal practice for hearings in the Family Court and the Family Division of the High Court in FPR 2010, PD 27A. The Practice Direction applies to all hearings before a judge sitting in the
Which financial statement should I use: Form E, Form E1 or Form E2?The court form prescribed financial statement is used to set out each party's relevant financial and other circumstances when a financial application has been made. Both parties are required to simultaneously exchange with each
Separation agreements—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding separation agreements. Your family lawyer will be able to provide specific advice based on your circumstances.What is a separation agreement?People who are already married or in a civil partnership can enter into a
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