Our blog aims to keep people informed on developments in family law from all angles, whether it's changes in the law, comments on celebrity divorces or suggestions for help through the process of separation. It's popular and has attracted the attention of the national press - they tell us that they use it to keep abreast of new trends in family law. It's intended to inform, educate and entertain. It may even do all three at the same time.
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By Katy Stirling in Stories in the media on Thursday, July 8, 2010
The Office for National Statistics claims that divorce rates are currently at a 29 year low (as mentioned by James Brown in his entry to the blog on February 12 2010). Theories abound that this may be due to the financial climate – divorce is just too expensive for married... read more
By Katy Stirling in Family law in the news on Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Japanese Prime Minister, Yukio Hatoyama, has recently revealed that a decision as to whether the country will become a signatory to the Hague Convention will soon be made. The Hague Convention has been in existence for almost 30 years, and if Japan decides to enter into it, it will become... read more
By Katy Stirling in Family law in the news on Thursday, November 19, 2009
It is well known that on divorce claims for financial relief, or financial settlement can be brought against your ex-spouse. Cohabiting couples do not have the same rights when they separate from their partners. The Law Commission's recent proposals for changes... read more
By Katy Stirling in Family law in the news on Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Leading family law expert, Baroness Deech is expected to call for a reform of current divorce law in a public speech delivered today. She will argue that both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements should be made legally binding, which will bring the courts of England and Wales in line with... read more
