When I was at school, leap years seemed really exciting. One of the girls in my class was born on 29 February, and so we
Bird’s nest parenting: innovative custody arrangements
The Independent recently featured an article about “bird’s nest parenting”, a familiar concept in the United States and a buzz phrase which seems to be
No fault divorce – family law in need of modernisation?
Almost half of all marriages today will end in divorce. Financial freedom, access to education, advances in technology and moves towards gender equality are all
Non-biological mother successful in landmark Supreme Court international child custody appeal
In the first international child abduction case involving same-sex parents, the Supreme Court has decided that the English court still has jurisdiction to make decisions
Relocating within the UK and beyond: Court of Appeal case sets precedent for the future
The Court of Appeal has clarified the approach to be taken in England and Wales in cases involving the relocation of a child. The Re
Form E frenzy – a storm in a teacup?
It was announced yesterday that the Ministry of Justice is investigating errors in the Form E financial statement available on their website, amongst fears that
