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Rory Laide

10th January 2022

What is a freezing order?

A Freezing Order (sometimes referred to as a Freezing Injunction) is an interim injunction granted by the Court restraining a...
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Marianna Lambrou

4th January 2022

What can you do to prevent your former spouse from applying for Decree Absolute?

The merits (or otherwise) of Decree Absolute being granted before a financial order has been made varies depending on the...
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Jessica Smith

29th December 2021

“Nihilistic Litigation” in the Family Court – A Cautionary Tale

The recent case of Crowther v Crowther & Ors (Financial Remedies) [2021] EWFC 88 serves as a stark reminder of...
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being a single parent and co parenting during lockdown

Rosie Deller

21st December 2021

Children’s education and parental responsibility

A new year and a new start – for many parents with young children the date of 15 January 2022...
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Jessica Smith

20th December 2021

The move to increased transparency in the family courts

There is an increased emphasis on, and move towards, transparency and openness in the family courts, and particularly within financial...
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Jessica Smith

16th December 2021

Remote Hearings in the Family Court – Here to Stay?

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic life as we used to know it has definitely changed, and we all,...
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Beth Duffy

13th December 2021

How should I manage Christmas arrangements for my children when separated?

Christmas is a special and magical time of the year, especially for children. Most people wish to spend the festive...
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Paige Gibbons

7th December 2021

Cryptocurrency in matrimonial finance

In the event of a marital breakdown, you may be aware that assets such as property, pensions, investments and savings...
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Danielle Nuttall

2nd December 2021

A fragile look at child custody, abuse and patterns of survival – Maid

“Before they bite, they bark. Before they hit you, they hit near you.” Powerful words from a new Netflix series...
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