A legal explainer to marriage in England
Marriage as a legal status
Marriage in England is not merely a social or cultural institution; it is a legal…
What does parental responsibility actually mean?
Parental responsibility (often shortened to PR) is a term that comes up frequently in family law, but many parents aren’t…
Non-disclosure, third party gifts and generational wealth in divorce
Maria-Christina Copinger-Symes who was formally the band manager for the pop group “INXS”, married her husband, James Copinger-Symes in 1998.…
Conduct in divorce – Key lessons from Loh v Loh – Gronager
Introduction
In England the court normally focuses on financial needs and fairness when deciding divorce settlements. Only in exceptional cases…
New Child Focused Courts being rolled out
On the 17 March 2026, the government announced that Child Focused Courts, previously known as Pathfinder Courts, will be expanded…
Manosphere and family law
The challenge of constructive resolution in family law
As family law specialists, we are encouraged to adopt a constructive approach…
Family Mediation Week 2026
As we look back on Family Mediation Week, it is essential that, as practitioners, we remain focused on the benefits…
Protection of family wealth during a relationship breakdown and divorce
Many families understandably want to protect their dynastic wealth for future generations. Protection of family wealth during a relationship breakdown…