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court
Transparency In Family Courts – A Work In Progress
Open Justice This is a key principle of our legal system. Up and down the country, courts sit every day in open court, ie where members of the public and…
February 21, 2023
Opinion
Marriage: Changes in the law
Under the Age of Marriage Act 1929, the minimum age of marriage was 16, if parental permission was given. On Monday 27 February 2023 this is changing to only allow…
The Proposal – What Is The Best Way To Formalise Your Relationship?
In this blog Jacqueline Major, Partner in the Family Team, talks about same sex couples thinking about formalising their relationships. PEOPLE OF THE PRIDE: We’ll all be free to fall…
February 8, 2023
Blog
mediation-and-arbitration
Family Mediation Week 2023: Help To Focus On The Future
The Family Law team at Hodge Jones & Allen recognise and support Family Mediation Week, every year, in January (16th – 22nd). The aim of the week is to raise…
January 16, 2023
Opinion
divorce
mediation-and-arbitration
Unprecedented Delays In The Family Courts – Alternative Routes To Resolving Family Disputes
The government has been urged to address the unprecedented backlog in the family courts. According to data from HM Courts & Tribunal Service, the number of open private law cases…
Understanding Step-Parent Adoptions and Parental Responsibility
It is estimated that 1 in 3 families are now step-families or blended families, and they are the fastest growing family type in the UK. Step-families can arise when a…
May 24, 2022
Opinion
financial-provision
How Are Loans From Family Members Treated During Financial Remedy Proceedings?
We often see the phrase ‘the bank of Mum & Dad’ bandied about, as the next generation of young couples seek to establish a life for themselves in an increasingly…
April 22, 2022
Opinion
divorce
On 6th April 2022 No Fault Divorce Goes Live in England & Wales
6 April 2022 heralds the arrival of no fault divorce, for marriages and no fault dissolution for civil partnerships. This is a change in the divorce/dissolution procedure that has long…
March 31, 2022
Blog
separation
What Decisions Can I Make About My Child’s Care Without The Other Parent’s Consent?
When parents separate, the resulting co-parent relationship can be a difficult one to navigate. Not only do you face the prospect of spending less time with your children, but you…
March 21, 2022
Blog
mediation-and-arbitration
Family Mediation Week 2022: Help To Focus On The Future
The Family Law team at Hodge Jones & Allen recognise and support Family Mediation Week, every year, in January (17th – 22nd). The aim of the week is to raise…
January 18, 2022
Opinion
divorce
Adele Talks Divorce On Her New Album – We Tell You How To Navigate Through It
On 19th November, Adele released her latest (and much anticipated) album ‘30’, a body of work that – as expected from Adele – has been touching the hearts of people,…
Are Prenuptial Agreements legally binding in England & Wales?
A prenuptial agreement is a formal contract between two people prior to marriage or civil partnership, which sets out how their finances will be organised in the event of the...
October 11, 2021
Blog
divorce
family-law
separation
How to prepare for an initial consultation with a family lawyer
A report from the Ministry of Justice last week confirmed that 66,357 new cases began in the family courts which is a 14% rise as compared to the same period…
October 6, 2021
Blog
child-law
civil-partnership
What happens to adopted children after a civil partnership ends?
The breakdown of a relationship can be a difficult and sensitive time and you may also be worrying about what arrangements need to be made for your children. Parental responsibility…
August 25, 2021
Blog
divorce
What To Expect From Divorce Court?
Taking the decision to end a marriage and get a divorce is not easy. You may be dealing with a range of emotions, all while trying to grasp how divorce…
June 15, 2021
Opinion
mediation-and-arbitration
The Parents Promise
A few weeks ago, a documentary on Channel 4 highlighted the significant problems facing a number of separated families at this time: children caught in the middle of an acrimonious…
June 10, 2021
Blog
financial-provision
Child Maintenance – What Is It & What Should I Pay/Receive?
What is child maintenance? When parents separate, the parent with whom the child does not live for the majority of the time is required to provide financial support towards the…
June 8, 2021
Opinion
divorce
The Future of Private Financial Dispute Resolution hearings: the case of AS -v- CS [2021]
Even once you have issued a financial application on divorce, it is sensible to try and reach a negotiated outcome. This often happens just before or after the second of…
May 6, 2021
Blog
prenuptial-and-cohabitation-agreement
We’re Moving in Together, Do I Need a Cohabitation Agreement?
The next step in most people’s relationship is to move in together. Maybe you will rent or perhaps buy a place, either in one person’s name or both names. Living…
