31 Oct, 2024 Online system error causes dozens of divorces to be wrongly approved By Elizabeth Wyatt It has long been the case that to apply for a divorce, you need to have been married for more than one year plus one day. The plus one...
30 Jul, 2024 Government ends VAT relief on private school fees By Elizabeth Wyatt So, it's going to happen next year from 1 January and will catch any fees paid on account from yesterday. Inevitably, this will impact...
14 Mar, 2024 Real stories of divorcing couples By Elizabeth Wyatt A revealing article by top researchers about the real stories of divorcing couples. The death of ‘meal ticket for life’ and the reality...
14 Mar, 2024 Family disputes to be resolved faster through extra £170 million investment into the justice system By Elizabeth Wyatt Well, some good news at last on a chilly March day. Let's hope it reaches the coal face and is applied to speed up the journey through...
29 Jan, 2024 The use of one lawyer when separating - an interesting perspective By Chris Lloyd-Smith A colleague recently sent me this article on the use of one lawyer when separating. As a solicitor authorised to represent both parties...
23 Jan, 2024 Anthony Collins’ commitment to family mediation By Kelly Brown As a firm, Anthony Collins is proud to focus on improving lives, communities and society. Our family team supports individuals and their...
11 Jan, 2024 The myth of 'divorce day' - being prepared to separate whatever day it is By Maria Ramon Traditionally, the first Monday in January after the festive period is known as ‘divorce day’. Family lawyers usually see an increase in...
15 Nov, 2023 Top tips for parents on the impact of parental separation and court proceedings on children By Elizabeth Wyatt I was just visiting the website of CAFCASS (the children and family court advisory and support service). As we approach the potentially...
15 Aug, 2023 Broken Rites marks 40 years of support for ex-spouses of clergy By Elizabeth Wyatt At a time when the Archbishops are reviewing the faculty process for divorced ordinands, Broken Rites celebrates 40 years in existence....
02 Aug, 2023 The Family Court - Delays in resolving children matters and its impact By Chris Lloyd-Smith I recently read this article and agree with a lot of what's been written. We continue to see significant delays in children cases being...
25 Jul, 2023 Quickie' divorces and will writing to be investigated By Elizabeth Wyatt Never has the adage 'you get what you pay for' rung more true. How anyone can believe that a divorce can be quick is beyond me. The...
23 Mar, 2023 Supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements - consultation launched By Kadie Bennett The Ministry of Justice has announced today a consultation on supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements which will...