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Domicile and Habitual Residence – Do You Understand the Difference?
The concepts of domicile and habitual residence are of fundamental importance to many areas of the law and…
Big Money Divorce – Husband Pays for Failing to Engage in Proceedings
Many divorcees feel that their ex-spouses have over-egged their financial demands. As a High Court ruling in a…
Is a Token of Love an Outright Gift? Ex-Couple Fight Over Aston Martin
Valuable tokens of love often pass between couples but, where relationships later break down, issues can arise as…
Should Children Give Oral Evidence in Distressing Family Cases? Guideline Ruling
Family judges are always encouraged to listen to the ‘voice of the child’ but, in cases that may…
How Much Weight Should be Given to Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements?
In many big money divorce cases, disputes concerning the validity and enforceability of pre- and post-nuptial agreements take…
Brexit ‘Likely to Be a Relevant Factor’ in Intra-Europe Child Abduction Cases
The immigration status of UK nationals living in Europe has been rendered a great deal more fragile by…
Family Court Comprehensively Backs Parents in ‘Non-Accidental Injury’ Case
A finding that a child has suffered non-accidental injuries is bound to have profound consequences for the rest…
Leaving Home – Mother Ordered to Respect Disabled Son’s Independence
The wrench of a child leaving home is a tough experience for many parents and that can be…
‘Domestic Abuse’ Encompasses Much More Than Physical Violence
The term ‘domestic abuse’ may bring to mind incidents of physical violence, but its legal definition extends far…
Divorce – There Can Be a High Price for Failing to Negotiate Responsibly
Divorcees who are unwilling to give ground and negotiate responsibly with a view to achieving a financial settlement…
Medical Treatment – Discerning the Wishes of Those Who Can’t Express Them
Family judges are often called upon to make agonising decisions concerning medical treatment of those who have lost…
Child’s Birth to Same-Sex Couple Triggers Bureaucratic Tangle
No one should be surprised to hear that, when a same-sex couple have a child following lawful IVF…
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