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English judges are respected around the world – but they are not the sole arbiters of...

Litigation can be long and bitter, but it is the prime objective of the justice system to...

Amidst the emotional and financial destruction that can arise from divorce, keeping a sense of...

In a case illustrating the importance of candour regarding financial circumstances in divorce...

Family judges are always absolutely focused on the welfare of children and will not shrink from...

Public confidence in the civil justice system would collapse if court orders were not rigorously...

Cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family type in the UK, according to newly released...

Very rich people often live jet set lifestyles of ceaseless travel, so pinning down the country in...

Companies are notoriously difficult to value, and particular problems can arise when they form the...

If you have been divorced abroad but are habitually resident in this country, English family...

For a UK court to have jurisdiction over a family law case, it is necessary to show that at least...

We have often stressed the importance of obtaining high-quality legal advice in any dispute and...

The principle of open courts is highly valued in the UK legal system. However, it is often a worry...

A wealthy Omani man who failed to pay to his ex-wife the financial settlement ordered by the...

The legal ownership of property is not always the same as the beneficial ownership and disputes...

The process of divorce in the UK has for many years been seen as rather long-winded and tending to...

The quality of British justice is respected around the world – but there are inevitably...

The welfare of children is always top of the list of priorities of the Family Court when making...

Divorcing couples can sometimes achieve savings of both time and money by opting for arbitration,...

The application of the 'sharing principle' to big money divorces is more than a matter of simple...

The law relating to the division of family assets on divorce varies widely across the world and...

It may sound overcautious to say so, but it is always worth taking legal advice before entering...

It is commonplace for one spouse to control the family finances and, while relations are amicable,...

There has been a massive amount of disinformation put about over the years (and, apparently,...

If parents engaged in child contact disputes take up entrenched positions, it is very nearly...

The Supreme Court recently decided a case which made clear some of the limits that apply when...

Those who doubt the legal advantages of getting married should take note of a case in which an...

The Supreme Court judges' decision to prevent a wife from divorcing her husband , which was made...

The perceived generosity of English judges in big money divorce cases has made the UK the venue of...

It is normal for money, often considerable sums, to pass between family members. However, when...