This article focuses on Adele and the implications of her current divorce when it comes to her assets.
The sharenting divide: How children feel about sharenting
- April 26, 2019
With the seemingly never-ending increase in popularity of social media and our apparently insatiable appetite for sharing every little detail with our friends and family online (and depending on our privacy settings, whoever else happens to be “listening”), it was only a matter of time before we all started to wonder exactly how much is too much.
How to make divorce and separation easier for children
- January 31, 2019
Watching their parents divorce or separate can be one of the most difficult experiences any child will have to go through. The reality is, that for many children, seeing their parents separate will be the toughest thing they have encountered so far. Understanding how divorce can affect children and knowing what you can do as…
Brexit and its impact on family law
- November 29, 2018
With a no-deal situation becoming an ever-increasing prospect, there is a feeling of uncertainty around what couples and families could face if they are involved in legal disputes in a post-Brexit climate. Children In the UK, families have enjoyed protection under domestic laws such as the Family Law Act 1986, which contains provisions relating to…
What if: David and Victoria Beckham got divorced?
- November 8, 2018
So, are the Beckhams divorcing? Rumour and speculation have been rife in the media suggesting this may well be true. Although, these were put to bed by Victoria Beckham, who stated in an interview with Vogue that divorce is off the table. Our attention must be drawn to the legal implications facing the celebrity couple…
Ubbi v Ubbi: Why you should update your will
- November 1, 2018
It has been said that getting a divorce is up there as one of the most stressful things most of us will ever go through. While the emotional and financial side of divorce can feel all-encompassing, it is important not to forget how this legal process can have a real impact on other elements of…
Widow’s allowance no longer exclusively available to married couples
- October 11, 2018
In a landmark victory for those advocating for the rights of unmarried couples, the Supreme Court ruled that denying a widowed parent’s allowance to an unmarried mother and her four children was unlawful. Siobhan McLaughlin, a 46-year old special needs classroom assistant and mother to four children, aged 15 – 23, had been fighting the…
Surrogacy in the U.K.
- August 14, 2018
Surrogacy arrangements – arrangements whereby a woman agrees to become pregnant and give birth to a child for another individual or couple – are amongst the most controversial methods of family creation. Access to surrogacy may depend on religion, geography, jurisdiction and sexual orientation. There is no clear international consensus on the legality of surrogacy…
Is it possible for ex-partner who isn’t related by blood or adoption to seek custody of your child?
- September 12, 2016
Across the pond, there was a recent US case involving an unrelated adult (i.e. an adult who was not related to the child biologically nor by way of adoption) who applied for custody and/or visitation rights, when the relationship between her and her ex-partner broke down. First things first, it’s important to remember in today’s…
More Money, More Problems: Excessive Demands for Child Fees
- September 1, 2016
Child maintenance is financial support that the non-resident parent is expected to provide after a separation from the resident parent, or parent with care. When a relationship ends, co-parenting responsibilities do not – in fact they may require even more attention than before. Children must continue to be raised to the best of both parties’…