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Brother and sister remain habitually resident in England and Wales, High Court rules
A brother and sister who have been living with their grandfather and aunt in Libya for almost two years remain legal residents of the UK, the High Court has ruled. Both parents are Libyan citizens, and both come from wealthy families. After marrying in 2007 they moved to the UK to attend university and start a family. Their son and... more >
Crown Prosecution Service highlights domestic abuse stereotypes
There is no typical victim of domestic abuse, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has declared in newly published guidance for prosecutors. In an announcement accompanying the document, the CPS stressed that, contrary to stereotype, both men and women could be victims. According to CPS domestic abuse lead Kate Brown: “Many people seem to have a fixed idea about what a... more >
Court of Appeal declares findings against father ‘unsafe’
Findings of abuse and assault made against the father of three children were unsafe, the Court of Appeal ruled. The children – twin boys aged nine and their 12-year-old sister – saw their father regularly following the breakdown of the parents’ marriage in 2017, regularly staying overnight at his home. But then arguments between the parents began and the 12... more >
Acrimonious divorce proceedings cost husband millions
The acrimonious aftermath of a brief marriage cost a husband millions of dollars, the High Court has heard. Opening his judgement, Mr Justice Peel explained: “The parties were married for no more than about five months, and have no children. They are both in their fifties. Such cases should be easy to resolve. Not so here; the parties have litigated... more >
Revised divorce form to provide more information
A new version of a key form used in divorce has been published. Form D81 is completed and signed by both parties to a divorce once one has applied for a financial settlement that would result in a legally binding ‘consent order’ (so called because each party consents to the agreement). D81 is formally entitled Statement of information for a... more >
Bill raising minimum age of marriage gets third reading
A bill raising the minimum age for marriage to 18 received an unopposed third reading in the House of Commons in late February. Under current legislation, 16- and 17-year-olds can marry in England and Wales with the consent of their parents or guardian, but the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill would remove this provision if it reaches the... more >