The International Family Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that iFLG co-founder and partner, Prof David Hodson OBE MCIArb, has today, 22 December 2021, been appointed an Honorary Queen’s Counsel, by Royal prerogative. Queens Counsel Honoris Causa, or Honorary QC, is an award unique to the legal profession. It
On 29 October 2021 the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, published a report with his conclusions on the issue of transparency in the family courts. His view is clear: it is possible to enhance public confidence in the family courts whilst also safeguarding the privacy of the
James Netto nominated for the Citywealth Future Leaders awards, was delighted to receive the accolade of Bronze Future Leader ‘Family Lawyer of the Year – Partner’. James would like to thank all those colleagues, clients and legal professionals that voted for him and congratulate all the other worthy winners in
From 13 September 2021 it will be mandatory for any divorce petition being issued by a solicitor in England and Wales to be issued via the HMCTS online portal. Paper applications will no longer be permitted. The HMCTS online divorce and financial remedy portal has come a long way since
This major practitioner reference work provides comprehensive coverage of the international elements of English law and includes all relevant source materials. As a consequence of the increased mobility of families between different countries, family lawyers are now frequently faced with international issues arising in their cases. With no other similar
The rapid growth of technology has led societies to adapt to the circumstances that a new, digital reality, as some would describe it, has been created. The digital world is constantly morphing and evolving, while applying to almost every aspect of our lives. Technology is an indispensable tool that people
The statutory criteria to decide what is a fair financial settlement on divorce comes from the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, now almost 50 years old. In reality it derives from judge made law. This has the benefit of being responsive and able to change. It has the disadvantage that there
The International Family Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that on 1 August 2021, Lucy Loizou became Managing Partner of the practice, taking over from Ann Thomas who becomes Senior Partner. Lucy has been a family lawyer for over 17 years and is well-known to the profession. The Legal
iFLG Partner David Hodson OBE has teamed up with Michael Horton QC of Coram Chambers who have launched a podcast series during 2021 in place of their annual conference. The financial remedies podcast comes in two parts and Michael Horton QC speaks to David about: ‘International Family Law Issues –
The Coronavirus pandemic has seen a boom in the number of couples welcoming new pets into their homes. According to the Pet Food Manufactures Association, an estimated 3.2 million UK households have acquired a pet since the start of the pandemic. However, in instances where a relationship breaks down and
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