Insights

The Law Commission's Scoping Report on Financial Remedies on Divorce, published in December 2024, has highlighted issues and problems with the current law on financial remedies and has considered potential areas for reform.

While misconduct in a marriage can feel morally significant, family courts prioritise financial fairness over punishment. We explore when and how conduct influences settlements in divorce proceedings.

The recent case of Hirachand v Hirachand (December 2024) concerned how legal costs are recovered in successful claims under the Inheritance Act.*

In a recent case, the Court has allowed an appeal by the Father and ordered that the parents should have a shared lives with order as opposed to an order for the children to live with mum and spend time with dad.

With increasing numbers of young people identifying as 'non-binary', applications to change a child's first name may become more frequent - This was the issue in the recent Court of Appeal case.

When looking at financial settlements on divorce, family lawyers will ask you to obtain your pension CETV (Cash Equivalent Transfer Value) from your pension provider(s).