Various media reports have claimed that the Italian Prime Minister and his wife, Veronica Lario, have been trading allegations of adultery in the context of their divorce. Mr Berlusconi's antics have been widely reported and it is understood that Ms Lario left Mr Berlusconi when she heard... read more

Children's secretary, Ed Balls, has today announced plans to abolish the legal requirement for grandparents to apply to court for permission ('leave') subsequently to apply to the court for contact with their grandchildren when this is denied.  This requirement for leave creates an... read more

On Friday 15th January, Fiona Wood’s blog highlighted the importance for the unmarried father who is not named on the birth certificate to acquire Parental Responsibility by agreement or by court order if he wishes to be endowed with status allowing him a voice in the major decisions in... read more

When a relationship ends and there are children involved parents often worry about their "rights" concerning the children. This is particularly true for unmarried fathers, who often wonder if they have less rights because they are not married to their child's mother. Mothers of all children... read more

As is widely reported, January is traditionally the month which sees the highest number of separations and people filing for divorce.  When couples separate, one of the first decisions they face is who will live where; whether they will both remain living in the family home or whether... read more

The French Premier, Francois Fillon, has announced the government’s intention to create a new criminal offence of ‘psychological violence’ where couples are married or cohabiting. This would mean that verbal abuse directed towards your spouse or partner would be against the law. It is... read more

Today, being the first working day after the Christmas break, is traditionally the busiest of the year for family law solicitors. As a result it has become known as ‘D day’ with the D standing for Divorce.There appear to be a number of reasons why today is the one which people choose to make... read more

After claims by Tiger Woods that he was taking time out from the golf course to work on his marriage and spend time with his family, rumours are now rife that his wife, Elin Nordegran, has sought legal advice from a top US divorce lawyer. Were Woods and Nordegran to get divorced in... read more

It’s that time of year again – office parties, boozy lunches or a quick drink at the Christmas markets after work. But don’t fall into the trap of becoming one of the post-Christmas divorce statistics. Divorce lawyers frequently cite the period just after Christmas as one of their busiest... read more

The Christmas period can create problems between separated parents in respect of the arrangements for children. The arrangements should be considered in sufficient time ahead of the Christmas holidays to try and avoid problems. Some families find that they prefer to share Christmas... read more