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Standards bearer
It is a fact of law that when a court is considering the appropriate division of financial resources between two people at the point of divorce, it must have regard to the standard of living enjoyed by the former couple during the marriage. It is one of many factors that the court weighs when deciding who gets what. The problem... more >
A Right Way to Do Things
When a marriage breaks down, it is relatively common for there to be a difference of opinion about how the family’s resources should be divided up and allocated for the future. Sometimes these differences can be resolved by a frank and businesslike conversation between two adults around a table, perhaps with a mediator where necessary. Sometimes, a tolerable outcome can... more >
Domestic abuse and coercive control
The Crown Prosecution Service has just released details of the first known conviction under new laws relating to domestic abuse that were brought in at the end of last year. This seems to be a good time for a recap on what the law says about control, abuse and violence in close personal relationships. The new cross-government definition of domestic... more >
When and how should I introduce my new partner to my kids?
One of the most difficult things about separating from a partner is the knowledge that at some point they are likely to start a relationship with someone new. It tends to be equally tough whether it was your decision to break up, or theirs, or a mutual parting. For some people it’s tricky enough to contemplate an ex with a... more >
“It is a wise father that knows his own child”
In a week when we have marked the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, it seems appropriate that this week’s blog is set in an ordinary family, with a wide cast, comedy and tragedy, concealed identity, an intriguing sub-plot, and a little bit of magic to resolve everything at the end. (In case you were wondering, the title... more >
Naming names
In a week during which the Court of Appeal has decided that the names of certain celebrities involved in some kind of scandal can finally be revealed [NB this judgment has since been overturned!], there has been less publicity about their grappling with a different battle about names. This one goes to the heart of the question of what it... more >