In this article, I explore what co-habitation means and how it can impact your rights when dealing with separation and issues of domestic violence. Co-habitation is a term used to describe the living arrangements between an unmarried couple. Partners can decide to get married and have additional legal recognition for their status as a couple, … Read more
Separating couples face the unenviable task of working out what assets they have and how these will be divided. This is no easy task. Where the court is charged with making the decision, the Parties must make a full disclosure to each other of their finances and assets. The assets may include any of the … Read more
A financial remedy order helps divorcing couples obtain certainty in court with financial matters when separating if they have been unable to resolve things during mediation. A financial remedy order can include any financial asset and how this is shared between the separating couple. Often, a financial remedy order deals with lump sum payments, pension … Read more
Do you suspect that your former partner is being less than truthful in their disclosure of assets in your divorce? In this article I explore what seemingly should have been a straightforward split of assets became a protracted and complex review and decision-making process. Please see the page on Financial Remedy Proceedings where I set … Read more
Ms Najma recently acted for her client in an application for a Child Arrangements Order under s.8 Children Act 1989. Section 8 deals with all orders with respect to the welfare and contact arrangements for children. These can be for: The facts of the case: The father was making an application to spend time with … Read more
Domestic Abuse is an important area of Family Law which forms part of the foundation of the Family Courts. A recent decision in the Court of Appeal in H-N and Others (children), has provided some guidance as to evidential matters in Domestic Abuse applications. Domestic Abuse is defined by the UK government as being “any … Read more
The subject of patterns of behaviour in Domestic Abuse has been raised recently in the High Court. In this short article I shall explore this topic and if you are dealing with a Domestic Abuse matter, then please read this to help you understand some of the terminology and procedural aspects. Domestic Abuse is defined … Read more
Are you looking for help with Children Act 1989 proceedings? I am a public access Barrister who has helped many clients with applications and continue to provide support to families going through Court. In this short article I will guide you through some essential facts about Children Act 1989 proceedings. Take a look at my … Read more
Are you looking for help with Children Act 1989 proceedings? I am a public access Barrister who has helped many clients with applications and continue to provide support to families going through Court. In this short article I will guide you through some essential facts about Children Act 1989 proceedings. Take a look at my … Read more
I recently represented a client in an appeal which was heavily reported in the media. (See A and D v B and C and E [2022] EWHC 3089 (Fam)) The Court case concerned two family law appeals, each involving allegations of domestic abuse, rape and sexual assault, by one parent against the other. Together with … Read more