Can You Change Child Surname?
There has been lots mentioned about children and their surnames in the press recently following an Italian court ruling in which it […]
LGBTQ+ Divorce
Pride marches will be held up and down the country, with those in Brighton, London, and Manchester, in particular, drawing thousands onto […]
Inflation, Inflation, Inflation: What the UK’s Cost of Living Crisis Means for Spousal Maintenance
Charlotte Lanning, a specialist family lawyer and associate solicitor at Edwards Family Law, outlines the factors that determine spousal maintenance payments and […]
Have Divorce Costs Lost Touch With Reality?
It is well known that legal costs in divorce cases can easily escalate out of control, especially where proceedings continue over many […]
UK Nuptial Agreements Sense-Check: Will Someone Be Left in “Real Need”?
The meaning of “real need”, as interpreted by English courts in post-Radmacher divorce cases, is analysed by Joanna Blakelock and Kate Pooler, […]
Can I Insist My Ex-Spouse Pays Private School Fees?
One of the most contentious issues in high net worth (HNW) divorce cases is the continuing payment of school fees. Often this […]
Schedule 1 to The Children Act 1989: What is it all about?
In a social climate which sees fewer and fewer couples deciding to get married, or enter into civil partnerships, the subsequent separation […]
How cryptoassets are treated in financial remedy proceedings and settlements on divorce
According to the UK’s society magazine, Tatler, cryptocurrencies have been dubbed the new ‘Cayman Islands bank account’ for high-net worth (HNW) individuals […]
Everything You Need To Know About No-Fault Divorce In England And Wales
At a date to be as yet confirmed (likely to be 6 April 2022), divorce law in England and Wales will catch […]
Common law marriages or partnerships: the need to burst the misconception bubble
Many people believe that unmarried couples who live together (known as cohabitees) enjoy the same legal rights and protections as those that […]
Not worth the paper it is written on… SC v TC and the risks of one sided nuptial agreements’
Whilst the Supreme Court decision in Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42 held that weight should be given to a nuptial agreement it does not follow […]
Can Privacy Stay Protected While Greater Transparency is Achieved?
The Family Court In England and Wales has come under fire for being a “desert island” in the justice system, shrouded in […]