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Wealthy businessman fails to persuade court he made an exceptional contribution
A successful Danish businessman has failed to persuade the divorce court of England and Wales that he made an exceptional contribution to his family’s wealth. The couple met and married in Denmark in 2004, and went on to have three children together, including twins, all now teenagers. The husband held a prominent position in an international biotech company. Then, in... more >
Partner profile: Adam Moghadas
How would you describe your role at Cambridge Family Law Practice? I'm a partner! More specifically, I am a solicitor, collaborative lawyer and a mediator. I've also been trained as a direct child consultant so, during the course of mediation, I have been trained to speak to children to establish their wishes and feelings. Outside of Cambridge Family Law Practice,... more >
The High Court considers how to calculate child maintenance to be paid by high earners
A mother of two children has failed in a bid for more child support from her wealthy ex-husband who she divorced more than a decade ago. The couple married in 2010, but the marriage lasted only two years before the wife applied for divorce. She is now 50 and works as a journalist, but she is also an accomplished academic,... more >
Family court judge highlights care case errors
A family court judge has published a special, additional judgement to highlight procedural failings in care proceedings concerning a two-month-old baby. In March of this year, Her Honour Judge Madeleine Reardon made an ‘interim care order’ for the infant, referred to as ‘V’, meaning the baby would go into the care system on an immediate basis. She then explained that:... more >
The basics of non-molestation orders reaffirmed by the High Court
Non-molestation orders are made by family courts against individuals who have – or are suspected of having – engaged in threatening or harassing behaviour against individuals with whom they have or had a close personal relationship. The orders forbid certain behaviours for a specified period of time, such as approaching within a certain distance or communicating with that person. The... more >
Partner profile: Simon Bethel
How would you describe your role at Cambridge Family Law Practice? I and the other partners have fairly similar roles, with some degree of specialism factored in. We all undertake money and private children work, as well as divorce and separation. My colleague Jeremy does have a slightly more niche practice in relation to children work. As for myself, I'm... more >