On 4 April 2023, The Law Commission announced its next review of the laws that determine how finances are dealt with after divorce and dissolution of civil partnership. This review has been announced 50 years after the passing of The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (‘The MCA’) and almost 20 years
‘In the battle between the parents, both children risk being run over by the tanks.’ Those were the words used by a deputy High Court judge at the outset of his final judgment[1] in an eye-wateringly lengthy private children matter. There, the judge was tasked with determining a depressingly regular
The unprecedented rise in the costs of living has impacted many families, in particular those with young children, and none more so than those who are, unfortunately, also separating. The big, bad wolf of this nursery tale is the increase in childcare costs. In his March 2023 budget, the Chancellor
I joined The International Family Law Group LLP in March 2020 as a Paralegal and completed my Training Contract in January 2023. As a part of my training I was seconded to Fragomen LLP, a leading immigration firm. I started my secondment with little first-hand experience of immigration law, but
In England proceedings for divorce/dissolution; financial matters and child matters are entirely separate and not everyone who separates or divorces has to apply to court to formalise arrangements for their children. In fact, in England the courts adopt a presumption of ‘no order’ when it comes to children matters, preferring
On 30 January 2023, a 12-month pilot scheme, designed to increase transparency in the family justice system began in three Courts in England and Wales (Carlisle, Leeds, and Cardiff). If successful, the approach adopted by the pilot scheme will be extended to all courts in England and Wales. Background For many years
Leave to remove cases (also known as relocation applications) can be some of the most challenging cases that come before the family court. Whilst any family matter can and often does elicit highly charged emotions and a degree of uncertainty, within relocation cases, the court is required to consider an
iFLG in the European Court of Human Rights The European Court of Human Rights has now handed down its decision in the matter of Agarwal v Czech Republic (Application no. 44870/19). Our client, Mr Pallav Agarwal, claimed a breach of his human rights following custody proceedings in the Czech courts.
Executive summary Millions of people around the globe have funds in cryptocurrencies, with billions of dollars now invested. The nature of these funds is invariably secretive and non-national based. They present distinctive challenges for family courts around the world in ascertaining what are the overall assets in order to produce
The concept of ‘no fault divorce’ was finally introduced in England and Wales on 6th April 2022. The law now provides that the only ground for divorce/dissolution is irretrievable breakdown. It has removed the ‘blame game’ for couples seeking a divorce. Change in the law is also on the cards
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