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Defiant Mother Sentenced for Refusing Father Contact with Their Child
Fathers who are denied access to their children are frequently heard to complain that judges do not do…
Sometimes Parental Love is Not Enough – Court Sanctions Boy’s Adoption
Parents may be worthy of praise and deeply love their children, but it sadly does not always follow…
Financial Aspects of Divorce – Play with a Straight Bat or Pay the Price!
When it comes to the financial fall-out from divorce, there will sadly always be those who do not…
Divorce – This is Why a Clean Break is Usually the Preferred Outcome
Most divorcees would, wherever possible, prefer to achieve a clean financial break so that they can regain their…
A Grim Reality – Judge Acts as ‘Quasi-Debt Counsellor’ to Hard-Up Divorcees
Almost all divorce cases that feature prominently in the press are of the so-called ‘big money’ variety. As…
Wealthy Divorcee Hit Hard in the Pocket for ‘Delinquent’ Litigation Conduct
Those who attempt to lie their way to a favourable result in divorce proceedings are more than likely…
Big Money Divorcees Pay £8.4 Million Price for Their ‘Culture of Conflict’
Judges frequently impress on divorcing couples that it is in their own best interests to put conflict behind…
England the Right Forum for Internationally Connected Couple’s Divorce
The breakdown of relationships between couples with international connections can give rise to disputes about where they should…
Adoption – Internet Research Can Never Replace Professional Legal Advice
No amount of internet research can ever replace professional legal advice. A man found that out when his…
Family Judge’s Challenging Interventions Rendered Care Hearing Unfair
Judges are not expected to sit placidly on the bench, silently listening to barristers’ arguments. However, as a…
Pre- and Post-Marital Agreements Given Full Weight in Big Money Divorce
Couples who enter into pre- or post-marital agreements with their eyes open and with the benefit of legal…
Breaking the Deadlock of Competing Divorce Petitions at Home and Abroad
When married British couples separate whilst living overseas, it is quite common for competing divorce petitions to be…