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No discrimination in non-disclosure
This week, there’s been another interesting case in the courts about non-disclosure. By this we mean what happens when, after a divorce has occurred and a final financial settlement has been achieved, one person finds evidence to suggest that the other has hidden assets. There are two interesting twists to this particular story: one is that the former couple involved... more >
No more fault
Last year, Richard Bacon MP introduced a Bill to Parliament under the Ten Minute Rule that would have provided for the introduction of divorce without fault. The Bill did not get a second reading, but gave welcome oxygen to the campaign by our family lawyers’ association Resolution that the time has come to stop the mud-slinging inherent in our outdated... more >
Celebrities are people too
This last week has brought about news of another celebrity divorce. You can’t have failed to notice the reports of what is probably Hollywood’s biggest separation since Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor broke up. Angelina Jolie has apparently filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, and as a result the world seems to be staring open-mouthed in their direction wondering what... more >
The first children issues arbitration
The arbitration scheme for children’s cases was launched this summer and is an interesting new development in family justice, increasing access to quick decisions within the framework of the law, but outside the constraints of the court system. We wrote about it here. This week has seen news of the first concluded arbitration relating to children’s arrangements, so we thought... more >
Don’t be afraid of using the courts
As Resolution members we subscribe to the Code of Practice. This means we are required to: Conduct matters in a constructive and non-confrontational way Avoid use of inflammatory language both written and spoken Retain professional objectivity and respect for everyone involved Take into account the long term consequences of actions and communications as well as the short term implications Encourage... more >
Why can’t I text my child?
This week, our attention was caught by a story in the Mail that reported some family court proceedings between two estranged parents about a 12-year old girl. The headline news, as reported, was that the Court of Appeal has apparently upheld an order of the family court that a father should not be permitted to exchange texts with his daughter in... more >