Insights
The Standish Judgment: Supreme Court clarifies non-matrimonial assets on divorce
02 Jul 20252 July 2025 marks a significant moment in family law following the Supreme Court’s decision in Standish v Standish, a case that will shape the treatment of non-matrimonial property (NMP)and matrimonial property (MP) in financial cases, following a divorce.
Modernising Wills: key changes proposed in the Draft Wills Bill
02 Jul 2025The Law Commission has published its long-awaited report and Draft Wills Bill, proposing the most significant reforms to Wills law in nearly 200 years.
Alternatives to court - options for dispute resolution
30 Jul 2024If you are separating from your spouse or partner, there are many options available to you that don't involve issuing costly, timely and often stressful court proceedings.
Child arrangement orders: the importance of a child's wishes and feelings
25 Sept 2024The Court's position on respecting a child's wishes and feelings when they are aged 16 or over and have additional needs, has been reaffirmed.
How can you get a divorce or dissolution if you have lost contact with your spouse or civil partner?
17 Apr 2025It is your responsibility to ensure that they are made aware of the pending application and that they have been given the opportunity to respond to it.Spousal maintenance - am I obligated to pay? If so, how much and how long for?
13 May 2025Spousal maintenance is a sum of money that is paid from one spouse to the other after a relationship breakdown. It is a legal obligation in circumstances where a 'clean-break' is not appropriate due to ongoing responsibilities after divorce.
