Handbags and the Gladrags – designer assets fought over in divorces
Handbags and the Gladrags – designer assets fought over in divorces

During the months of lockdown, values of designer handbags (and dresses, shoes and jewellery) soared, as too unfortunately, did the number of marriages breaking down. Whilst most couples try to come to an agreement over…

Change to UK Divorce Law Removing ‘Blame’ Now Effective
Change to UK Divorce Law Removing ‘Blame’ Now Effective

On 6th April 2022, a new change to UK divorce law came into force removing the requirement to have grounds for ‘blame’ on the other party, bringing the UK divorce process into the 21st century…

Extending civil partnerships to heterosexual couples could help with ‘risky’ cohabitation in UK
Extending civil partnerships to heterosexual couples could help with ‘risky’ cohabitation in UK

Theresa May recently announced that all couples in England and Wales will be given the right to choose whether they would like to enter a civil partnership, which, for heterosexual cohabitating couples, is “infinitely preferable…

Calls for Family Court Changes to Support Domestic Abuse Victims
Calls for Family Court Changes to Support Domestic Abuse Victims

The Government recently held a public consultation exercise over its approach to dealing with domestic abuse in advance of its proposed Domestic Abuse Bill. 

Divorce Can Impact on Standard of Living in Retirement
Divorce Can Impact on Standard of Living in Retirement

New research from the United States has highlighted the negative impact divorce can have on the level of income available in retirement. 

Christmas availability

Please note my availability over the festive period will be limited from close of business on Friday 23rd December, until Tuesday 3rd January 2023. I will be working to progress all current cases until then and wish my clients a very happy Christmas and New Year.