Articles in ‘Family’ Category

At RWK Goodman, we appreciate that divorce can be a daunting and stressful process and many people are confused about the forthcoming changes to the law. Kirsty Henderson, a solicitor in the London Family…

Some background A recent decision in the Canadian family law system saw a father’s contact with his child suspended because of a refusal to obtain a vaccine against COVID-19. A Judge in the Quebec…

Vaccinations and family law – the current position There have been plenty of unforeseen legal consequences around the Covid-19 vaccination programme. From mandatory vaccinations in certain sectors to what exemptions are available and to…

A man has pleaded guilty to bigamy after it emerged that he had never finalised divorce proceedings.

Theresa may has announced that heterosexual couples in England and Wales will be able to choose to have a civil partnership rather than get married. This announcement follows the Supreme Court unanimously ruling in favour of a heterosexual couple in June of this year who launched their own legal bid to be allowed to have a civil partnership.

As a family lawyer specialising in financial resolution issues I’m frequently asked by clients what assets fall into the “pot” to be resolved as part of their divorce. This is a regular area of dispute particularly in long marriages. What if one party owned a property before they first got together? What about the inheritance from Aunty Maud?

Orthodox Jewish Marriage & Divorce

In 2011, Sally Challen was jailed for life for the murder of her husband of 31 years following a hammer attack in their Surrey Home the previous year. A sustained campaign led by her two sons, and supported by a feminist advocacy organisation, Justice for Women, succeeded in getting Sally’s conviction quashed after a panel of three judges ruled it was unsafe in light of new evidence that was not available at the time of her trial.

But what does this tell us about how the UK courts treat victims of coercive control?

The summer holidays are almost upon us. But these happy times can often cause animosity and conflict between separated or divorced parents; especially if a holiday abroad is on the cards. Here are some of the issues parents should think about.

The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 (the ”Act”), also known as Claudia’s Law, came into effect on 31 July 2019. It is designed to provide relief for the families of those who have been missing for 90 days or more. We look at the issues involved, and whether or not it provides sufficient safeguards for the missing.

Parental alienation is undoubtedly a hot topic. At the recent Oxford Local Family Justice Board conference, a large portion of the day was dedicated to the psychological perspective on this controversial issue, as well as recent case law relating to how it is treated by the judiciary.

As social distancing measures become embedded into our daily lives, what do you do if you are co-parenting and wish to maintain shared contact? Our team of specialist Children lawyers have put together this simple guide to help parents understand a little more about how they can effectively manage the situation.