Who Gets Luna in a Divorce? For many, pets are much more than property – they are family. So, when a relationship ends, deciding who keeps the beloved dog, cat, or even horse can be a highly emotional issue. Yet, under English law, pets are treated as chattels (personal property),
Allegations of “parental alienation” or “alienating behaviours” have become an all-too-common feature of children disputes, and particularly in high-conflict matters. As such, the need for judicial guidance inthis particular area was great, and ought to be on every family solicitor’s radar. In December 2024 the Family Justice Council issued its
As February, the month of love, has now drawn to a close, engagement announcements have flooded social media, with couples proudly showcasing their sparkly engagement rings. These rings, symbolising love, commitment and the promise of a shared future, are typically seen as heartfelt gifts. However, the legal question of who
The International Family Law Group LLP represents a young man at the centre of a high profile and widely reported family dispute. The young man, known as ‘S’, is engaged in litigation against his own parents, seeking to return home to the UK having been abandoned in a boarding school
The International Family Law Group LLP represented the successful mother in her application seeking permission to relocate permanently to Sydney, Australia, in a case that has now been reported as F v M (relocation to Australia) [2024] EWFC 381 (B). The case was heard by Her Honour Judge Vincent at
On 18 December 2024 the Law Commission published their highly anticipated scoping report regarding financial remedies on divorce and dissolution. Links to the full report[1] and the summary[2] are set out below. This article summaries the problems that have been identified with the current law on financial remedies and the
Rosa Schofield, Associate of The International Family Law Group and Co-Chair of Resolution’s Publications Committee, has co-authored two chapters of Resolution’s newly released Spousal Maintenance Handbook alongside the following contributors:Harriet Gibson of Mishcon de Reya and Gemma Garret of DMH Stallard. Rosa’s chapters focus on International Considerations and International
Further to my series of articles about the Transparency Pilot Scheme – it has just been announced that from 29 January 2025, the Transparency Reporting Pilot for financial remedy proceedings is extending to all financial remedy proceedings in all courts. The pilot will also now run until 29 January 2026.
An increasing number of divorces now involve international elements, and the spousal maintenance issues involved are fraught with complexity. Spousal maintenance is notoriously one of the most difficult aspects of financial separation for both clients and lawyers. This is especially true given the level of discretion afforded to judges when
‘The valuation of private companies is a matter of no little difficulty’[1]. The definition of ‘value’ is the present value of expected future net economic benefits to be generated by an asset. This definition alone gives an indication as to the complexities in arriving at a reasonable value of an
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