Chances are your client or a family member are going through a major life event when you are next in touch, be it a new child in the family, a wedding on the horizon, a separation, starting or selling a business, or, most probably, planning for the twilight years of their life. It’s not always easy... Continue Reading →
Resolution Accredited Specialist qualification
I am delighted to have qualified as a Resolution Accredited Specialist in family law, with particular expertise in Complex Financial Remedies and Children Law. This means that I am considered to be one of the leading experts in the field of family law, in particular in relation to finance and children matters, having been through... Continue Reading →
Alright, still?
Lily Allen hit the headlines recently after phoning in to LBC Radio in London, stating that she thought "an introduction to divorce" and other topics such as taxes should form part of the school curriculum. Lily's spontaneous call to LBC host Shelagh Fogarty followed an on-air discussion about comments that Lily had made about education... Continue Reading →
New legislation recognises coercive and controlling behaviour as criminal offence
The government has announced this week that the new criminal offence of coercive and controlling behaviour will come into force in England and Wales on 29 December 2015. The move has been welcomed by support services and lawyers alike. Why the new law? Until recently, there was a gap in the law which meant that... Continue Reading →