The current media reporting on the ongoing dispute between Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas is attracting the attention of many.…
It used to be that when one encountered difficulty in a relationship or marriage, arming themselves with the best lawyer,…
With the children back at school, parents can breathe a sigh of relief that some semblance of calm has perhaps returned.…
Family law practitioners continue to make strides to find alternative methods of resolving family law issues and Moore Barlow remain…
When you are in need of resolving issues upon the breakdown of a family relationship, the collaborative approach could be…
For many couples, the thought of having to pay large tax bills when transferring assets as part of a divorce…
Insight bites: Family matters
A new survey revealed that HNW families are far from immune from the impacts of the…
The co-mediation model is where a lawyer mediator works alongside a mediator from a therapeutic background such as therapist, counsellor…
Separating families often find themselves in a situation where there are a lot of difficult decisions to be made about…
Jo Farrands, partner and head of the family team, reflects on the changing face of divorce law and looks at what’s…
You started out on your own but, through hard work and determination, you’ve built your business from a side-project into…
This year, many people will be concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the value of their pension funds arising from difficult…
All the news at the moment seems to be that energy bills are going up, shopping is getting more expensive,…
A limited number of family lawyers are now providing a service whereby a couple can use one lawyer to advise…
Southeast law firm Moore Barlow has announced the launch of a new service that encourages separating couples to work together…
As many households have experienced across the UK, we are currently going through a significant cost of living crisis. This…
Is it possible to make your ex-partner contribute to paying school fees?
With the start of the school year upcoming,…
Last month the Government released draft legislation in relation to changing how capital gains tax (CGT) will apply after a…
Getting divorced and dividing your finances can be very expensive, particularly if you go through the court process, and you…
Can the ‘common law marriage’ myth finally be bust?
Cohabiting couples represent the fastest growing family type in England and…
[Southeast-based] law firm Moore Barlow has announced that Joanna Farrands has been appointed to a government panel of lawyers accredited…
“We’re all going on a summer holiday, but only if my ex gives consent too”
It’s the time of year…
I qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 and as a Mediator in 2012. I am committed to assisting clients in…
Karen Barham is a consultant at Moore Barlow, a mediator, solicitor and a parenting coordinator.
She received the Surrey Law…
Despite being relatively new holidays in their current form (I would encourage anyone who has not done so to look…
Many of us will have watched the third and final series of BBC drama “The Split”. Spoiler alert! If you…
Going through a divorce or separation is a stressful and traumatic experience, as anyone who has been through one can…
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) was established in 2012 to increase levels of cooperation between separated parents and to encourage…
How does child maintenance work for high earners in the UK?
Both parents are financially responsible for looking after their…
What is a Declaration of Trust?
A Declaration of Trust is a legal document that is drawn up when people…
On 6 April 2022 the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill was implemented after years of campaigning to create a no…
Research from law firm Moore Barlow reveals that a huge proportion of well-off individuals are planning to call time on…
Following years of campaigning from various groups to create a no-fault divorce system, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill is…
A welcome change in divorce law is on the horizon; there remain what can be difficult decisions to make regarding…
Valentine’s Day is, to many, the perfect opportunity to pop the question, and it’s likely that many social media feeds…
New research from law firm Moore Barlow reveals that a huge proportion of well-off individuals are planning to call time…
South East-based law firm Moore Barlow has announced the qualification of Victoria Walker as a mediator in the family team, as the…
This year’s Family Mediation Week is from 17 – 21 January 2022. It is organised by the Family Mediation Council,…
The 10th of January will mark 2022’s “Divorce Day” – a day on which, according to many national newspapers, family lawyers…
New research from law firm Moore Barlow reveals that a huge proportion of well-off individuals are planning to call time…
Now that Christmas is upon us, it seems a good time to reflect on a difficult issue – how to…
I am a trainee solicitor in the family team, having started my training contract with the firm in March 2023.…
Like many brides-to-be, Britney Spears announced her engagement with a post on Instagram – a short video clip of Britney…
With marriages and civil partnerships having to be postponed on more than one occasion for a huge number of people…
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 enabled same sex couples in England and Wales to legally marry for the…
It is widely understood that Meghan Markle and her father, Thomas Markle, have a complicated relationship. They have reportedly not…
Divorce and civil partnership dissolution
Children law (private)
Family finance and property issues on divorce/separation
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
I…
Moore Barlow has today announced the election of Trevor Sterling as the firm’s new senior partner, which sees him become…
After eagerly anticipating that “no-fault divorce” would become law in late summer/early autumn this year, it has finally been announced…
When facing a marital breakdown* and an uncertain future, often the last thing that parties think about is their estate…
Family mediation is a way of sorting out any issues you might have about dividing up your finances upon a…
As family lawyers, we work closely with colleagues in other teams to provide expertise to our clients going through relationship…
The Times recently published an article ‘Avoid courts to lessen the pain of family break-ups‘ quoting “We need to move…
The Family Solutions Group
The Family Solutions Group is a sub-group of the Private Law Working Group. It is a…
Commended this year for its work in Family and Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence*, Moore Barlow’s merger in May was applauded as…
Deals with cases very constructively and very practical and well aware of their clients’ needs.…
I have felt very comfortable dealing with them despite the difficulty of the situation and have welcomed their calm, objective…
Approachable lawyers who provide clear and thorough advice and who genuinely believe in and practice all forms of dispute resolution.…
Moore Barlow have a very strong team of lawyers across their various offices. They have been a top provider in…
At a time when the health of the nation is of paramount importance and everyone is striving to protect themselves…
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has launched “The Surrey Initiative” seeking a reform to the Family Procedure Rules…
This September poses new challenges for separating couples. We as family lawyers often experience a busy period in September. Sadly,…
Welcome to the third and last in a series of three podcasts covering protecting family wealth.
Katy Barber, senior associate…
Welcome to the second in a series of three podcasts covering protecting family wealth.
Katy Barber, senior associate in the…
Welcome to the first in a series of three podcasts covering protecting family wealth.
Katy Barber, senior associate in the…
Sarah French, Partner in the family team explains what family mediation is, how the process works and if it is…
As a family law team with a wealth of experience in international cases and cross border divorces, we are regularly…
What is a humanist marriage?
A humanist marriage is a non-religious ceremony where you are effectively in control of the…
Many people are understandably eager to conclude the divorce and move on with their lives. This can lead to the…
Despite the Covid related difficulties, summer is still the time when children most frequently undertake international travel with a parent…
It has been announced that from 27th July Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) will ask everyone going to…
The often stressful, protracted and adversarial process currently in place in the family court can have the effect of worsening…
When a couple decides to divorce, there are often other issues that must be resolved along the way.
For many,…
The Government recently announced that from 4th July couples can now get married in England with up to 30 guests…
The recent case of Mr and Mrs Villiers (Villiers v Villiers [2020] UKSC 30) is a reminder that divorce law…
The President of the Family Division has announced that the functioning of the Family Court is unlikely to return to…
One of the unfortunate consequences of the pandemic is that a large number of people have been forced to delay…
The President of the Family Division Sir Andrew McFarlane last week issued his Road Map indicating that as social distancing…
Improved life expectancy and quality of life has resulted in a rise in the number of divorcing couples over the…
The pandemic has certainly put a lot of people in difficulties – physically, mentally, financially and socially. This can be…
The trials of family life are different for everyone but in this crisis situation that we are experiencing now thanks to…
Good news, the bill to change divorce law to ‘no fault’ has passed the next stage which was a second…
While the reforms making no-fault divorce possible are going through a stop-start process in parliament, you might be wondering how…
Dealing with a divorce is stressful enough but when farmers divorce there are usually additional considerations. It is not uncommon…
When two parents fall out, and use their child against each other, the court can step in and become the…
Mediation
I describe myself as a peacemaker and a deal broker. I joined Moore Barlow LLP (formerly Barlow Robbins LLP)…
Divorce and civil partnership dissolution
Financial remedies upon divorce/separation
Pre and post nuptial agreements
Cohabitation agreements/disputes
Schedule 1 Children Act…
I am a solicitor in the Family team in Woking. I studied Law at the University of Sussex, before completing…
Specialisms
Wills, Tax and Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Probate and Administration of Estate
Introduction
I am a Solicitor in the…
Children (private law)
Divorce and civil partnership dissolution
Cohabitee disputes and separation agreements
Family finance and property issues on divorce/separation…
I am head of the family team. I have over 15 years’ experience in the complex and sensitive area of…
Relationship breakdown
Cohabitation agreements
I assist clients going through all aspects of relationship breakdown with particular emphasis on situations with…
Children (private law)
Cohabitee disputes and separation agreements
Divorce and civil partnership dissolution
Family finance and property issues on divorce/separation…
It is a very unsettling and difficult time for us all at the moment, but none more so than for…
Your personal safety is a priority.…
Many couples have taken the romantic or maybe the practical decision to live together during the lockdown so they can…
Being confined to a particular place for an extended period with anyone can be difficult. How much harder is it…
I am a solicitor in the family team. I studied Law at Sheffield Hallam University before completing my LLM at…
I specialise exclusively in family law and have done for 19 years, I help clients resolve issues related to the…
I have over 30 years experience in all aspects of family law. As of May 2023 I practise solely as…
Now that we are in lockdown we have been advised that the courts are no longer proceeding with the traditional face…
The Coronavirus outbreak will have a far-reaching effect on all aspects of life, including income and job security. Your business…
The government has issued a national lockdown to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic, with people only being allowed to leave…
Michael Gove had to apologise this morning on BBC Radio 4 for creating confusion over his comments on Good Morning…
We are living in unprecedented times. The next 3- 6 months are going to be really challenging for us all.…
The outbreak of COVID-19 (“the Coronavirus”) brings unprecedented times with it, and family law is one of many aspects of…
On 20th March, the world will celebrate the International Day of Happiness, which is likely not going to be at…
What should you do if you and your household are self isolating, but your child[ren] are due to spend time…
Like many of us who enjoy a gripping legal drama, I have recently enjoyed watching the second series of the…
In a divorce or separation often one of the more contentious and emotive issues can be the question of who…
Who are the child’s legal parents?…
Couples who have a religious marriage in England need to be very aware of their rights otherwise, as history has…
It might seem impossible but Valentine’s Day and divorce have one thing in common; they can be the beginning of…
Pre-nuptial agreements (“pre-nups”) have become more popular in recent years, but they are not just for the rich and famous.…
The end of a relationship is a difficult time, but it’s important not to rush into decisions.…
The most frequently asked questions from our clients in a civil partnership.…
When couples separate or divorce they need to sort out how they are going to divide their finances, and the…
Frequently separating or divorcing partners / spouses want to sort out the division of their finances and/or the arrangements for…
In a landmark case in 2018, a heterosexual couple won the right to enter into a civil partnership. This resulted…
What is mediation?…
What is arbitration?…
Along with the pledge to get healthier, this time of year sees many couples decide that the New Year is…
Sometimes when a couple divorces it is important to consider which country should and can deal with the divorce. This…
Can I claim on my partners’ house?…
The most frequently asked questions from our clients going through a divorce.…
Are you thinking about popping the question this Christmas? Or do you think your partner may ask you? If it…
There are a countless number of decisions parents need to make for their children throughout the course of their lives.…
Moore Blatch has been recognised by The Times in its prestigious Best Law Firms 2020 list , with a commendation…
Since 5th December 2005 it has been possible for members of the same sex to enter into a civil partnership,…
With Halloween often falling on or around the first half term of the school year, this is usually the first…
Dealing with a divorce is stressful enough, but when farmers divorce there are usually additional considerations. It is not uncommon…
There is no one size fits all when it comes to divorce. Every situation is different from the next and…
Imagine that your wedding is just a couple of months away – the happiest day of your life – and…
It is not uncommon for spouses to be worried that their ex will try to hide assets, or lie about…
Family breakdown is never easy, especially when coming to an agreement regarding children and finances. This is compounded if you…
What you need to know about taking children abroad after separation
The Ashes test series has begun, the sun is…
As Boris Johnson settles in to his new residence at No 10 Downing Street with girlfriend Carrie Symonds it seems…
Marriage has become a more inclusive term over the past decade with the introduction of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples)…
Recent case law and statutes have reiterated time and again the importance of the child’s welfare. How does this link…
Recently, lawyers, judges and social workers have become increasingly aware of parental alienation. It is however just as crucial for…
I have dealt with several cases where the biggest bone of contention (excuse the pun) was the family pet. In…
Parents might want to change their child’s name for a variety of reasons. Perhaps there is an absent parent or…
With heavy weight boxer Anthony Joshua looking for a knock out against his opponent this weekend, we look at 5…
Separating from your partner or getting divorced can be traumatic and stressful. As a family law solicitor and mediator I…
The press has recently reported that Paul Hollywood and his wife of 20 years, Alex, will be going to court…
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 13th May to Sunday 19th May. It’s therefore a good time to…
With the birth of the latest royal baby, Master Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, we have seen the first mixed race child…
Easter offers many parents an opportunity to take their children on holiday and the big question is often home or…
The popular BBC programme “Who Do You Think You Are?” highlights how interested we have all become in our family…
Any keen golfer (or golf widow) will know that the prospect of teeing off and landing straight in the bunker…
Separating from your partner can feel as though you are swept up in a never ending steeplechase with ‘money’ being…
Mother’s day, otherwise known as Mothering Sunday, is around the corner. It is often considered a day for children to…
The self proclaimed ‘worlds happiest separated couple’ Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Fergie (Sarah Ferguson), may tie the knot…
The case gained national attention including coverage in the Times, Daily Telegraph and Evening Standard, and here is how the Daily Mail summarised the recent…
The announcement that Jennifer Lopez has become engaged to former US baseball player Alex Rodriguez has caught the public’s imagination.…
Generally, the issues you face upon a divorce or separation are threefold: legal; emotional and financial. Mediation is a bespoke…
As a family law solicitor and Law Society accredited mediator I regularly assist clients going through a separation or divorce…
Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos’ divorce, announced on Wednesday in a tweet, highlights the pragmatism of the world’s richest man.
With…
Moore Blatch has further strengthened its Family Law team with the appointment of Sahil Aggarwal as solicitor – the third new appointment to…
You may have seen in the press recently the case in which the Supreme Court grappled with this question. …
Today’s Supreme Court ruling in the Owens v Owens case may lock unhappy husbands or wives into a further five…
When you commence a new relationship or get engaged protecting your assets is probably not the first thing on your…
The Court of Appeal has released judgment in the case of Waggott v Waggott saying no it shouldn’t and dismissing…
As it is Family Mediation Week I took part in a live Twitter Q & A on Wednesday to answer…
Southampton based law firm Moore Blatch has appointed Sarah French as Associate. This follows the appointment of Victoria Walker as Partner. Sarah…
I commonly come across the following mediation misconceptions in my role as a family mediator:…
Over six million people in the UK choose to cohabit, of which 1.9 million have dependent children. For many years…
Acrimonious separations increase family stress and legal costs…
A divorce which involves a business will need specialist solicitor with business expertise. Complicated company structures can often make a…
When divorcing, there are a number of considerations which only a specialist solicitor can advise on. A suitable outcome for…
More increasingly, parents are lending young people the money they need to get on to the property ladder.…
In the wake of the striking divorce case of Mrs and Mr Owens, BBC Radio Solent spoke to Debra Emery,…
As we enter 2017, there is a higher-than-normal degree of uncertainty regarding the prospects of the UK economy and the…