Many people, including professionals, misunderstand the role of discretionary trusts in divorce proceedings. The myth that discretionary trusts are protected. There is a widespread myth …
Parental alienation is a situation where one parent turns their children, or alienates them, against the other parent. There has been a long and unhelpful …
The government has introduced an extra stamp duty for people who already have an interest in property. People buying a house who have their name …
We have raised in excess of £1200 for this very worthy cause and we are so grateful for everyone’s kind donations. Anyone still wanting to …
The referendum vote to leave the EU has been likened to a divorce and in many ways it is. In the latest episode of our …
We are gearing up to produce what we hope will be the leading divorce and separation podcast in England and Wales. We have a few …
An ex-wife has received a lump sum of £300,000 from her ex-husband 32 years after they separated and 24 years after they divorced. The husband …
We are often asked if it is okay to start recording children within court proceedings. Technology makes it easy to do – chillingly so. The quickest …
Divorce and separation is a very serious matter. It needs a balanced and responsible approach. Here at Diane Genders Family Solicitors we have previously written …
“Regularly changing your online passwords is good practice at any time,” explains Neil Denny, Lincoln based divorce lawyer, “But when you are getting divorced then …
Many families across Lincolnshire use trust funds to organise and manage land, money and investments. Little thought is often given to consider what happens to the …
In this article, Lincoln based divorce lawyer Neil Denny shares 5 divorce movies that you might want to watch, revisit or avoid. We will be asking …
In 2017 you will be able to get an online divorce using an automated court system according to this article in the Daily Mail. Couples …
The court’s considerations in relocating children had divided in recent years depending on whether the relocation was to be within the country or to another …
It is the New Year. This means that the newspapers will soon be full of press releases from law firm PR departments suggesting there is …
New domestic abuse laws mean that controlling or coercive behaviour in intimate or family relationships can now be a criminal offence. The new law is …
As we write this article we are getting ready to close the office for Christmas. When we re-open on the 29th December many people will …
The BBC has a story claiming that relying on a government website could lead to unfair divorce settlements. This articles explores what it is about and whether …
Working out who gets what from the family home in a divorce can be very difficult. It is an area of family law that is …
The process of coming to terms with the end of a relationship can be similar to coming to terms with the death of a loved …
The Daily Mail’s Femail magazine today (29th October 2015) shares the story of a mother who has had to stand by and watch as her …
The Supreme Court has ruled that two women can re-open their matrimonial financial claims against their ex-husbands even though they had earlier agreed settlements as …
Diane Genders Solicitors, specialist family lawyers in Lincoln are celebrating the latest success for their team as paralegal Rachel Ferry passes her Level 3 CILEX …
Entering into a pre-nuptial agreement can prevent costs being incurred in sorting out financial matters if the marriage comes to an end. A pre-nuptial agreement …
If one parent wants to move the children to another country then the courts must ensure that they properly evaluate both parents’ plans and proposals. …
Hidden assets occasionally come to light after a couple have settled their divorce financial claims. What should you do if you learn that your ex-partner …
More couples are reportedly getting divorced during the later stages of their lives, a phenomenon called the grey divorce that we have written about here. …
Voluntary disclosure does not mean “Getting away with it” Many divorcing couples disclose their income, assets and pensions on a voluntary basis rather than going through the …
A recent survey by the canadian Investors Group revealed some interesting statistics relating to what is often called the “Grey Divorce” – the rapidly growing …
Pensions on divorce – how to exclude pension contributions paid before you got married Divorce courts can order your pension trustees to share your pension …
A scorned wife who turned her £2m marital home into a ‘fortress’ after her rich husband divorced her has been ordered to leave after a …
Fewer than one in three marriage ceremonies in Britain are held in a church, new figures have revealed.
Calls for the law to be changed to provide better protection for cohabitees show no sign of abating.
A man has been ordered to give every penny to his wife after a divorce court ruled that the hospital consultant had “washed his hands” …
There can be considerable benefits in using the courts to resolve your divorce. There has been a large political and media push towards getting divorcing couples …
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show the marital status and living arrangements of people aged 16 and over in England and Wales …
Negotiating a divorce settlement should never be seen as the soft or easy option. When negotiations are carried out skilfully and with proper preparation the …
Social media posts put online by their clients’ ex-partners are increasing the costs and conflict involved in family law cases.
A businessman has been warned he will go to prison unless he complies with the terms of an order, which requires him to pay his …
A mother has successfully argued that loans were part of her ex-husband’s income, and should therefore be included for the purpose of the child support …
A former husband has won the right to appeal the terms of the financial settlement ordered by a family court.
A father who forced his daughter to marry a 30-year-old man, on her 14th birthday, has been jailed after the girl sought police help.
A mother who went on the run with her three-year-old son has been told she “owes her liberty” to the boy’s father after he dropped …
Pakistani couple Muhammad Hanif and Huma Aslam, who had student visas to be in the UK, worked with Czech couple Michal Mankos and Katerina Gerychova …
Tight deadlines for dealing with family cases are beneficial, the Court of Appeal has said, after it upheld a challenge by a father concerning a …
The charity, Families Need Fathers, has updated its charter ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday.
A growing number of individuals are returning to court to try and win more money from their former partner following divorce, new figures show.
Women gain no health benefits from marriage, new research claims.
Police and social workers should make allowances for “cultural context” while investigating the cases of alleged physical abuse by parents.
A greater proportion of pensioners are choosing to part ways according to new research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
A lecturer at the centre of what is thought to be Britain’s first case of paternity fraud involving IVF has called for the introduction of …
A high court judge has bemoaned the £1m in legal bills run up by a former beauty queen and her estranged millionaire husband as they …
A new study seems to disprove the traditional assumption that the UK’s family courts are biased against men.
A foreign criminal convicted of child cruelty and drink-driving with his four-year-old daughter in the car has overturned a Home Office bid to deport him …
Two divorced women, both mothers-of-three, have joined forces to bring their former husbands to task, claiming they deliberately hid their true wealth.
Diane Genders’ Rachel Ferry has completed her Level 3 Certificate in Law & Legal Practice and is now a fully qualified paralegal. Rachel, who previously …
The Government has signalled it could look to close a legal loophole which has allowed spiteful divorcees to leave their former partner penniless.
Compulsory Mediation Information Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) are not always effective, Resolution has reminded Lord Neuberger, after he proposed extending them to smaller civil claims.
A Judge presiding over a multi-million pound divorce case in London has dismissed a wife’s plea to be awarded a baby grand piano.
Two grandparents have told of their anguish after their bid to stop their granddaughters being taken to Australia by their mother failed. They lost a …
A Judge has ruled that an acrimonious divorce battle should be heard in public, emphasising it is important that justice is seen to be done.
Divorced people may have to head back to court over their pensions thanks to a lack of clarity in the recent reforms, a leading wealth …
A High Court Judge has ruled that a baby girl conceived through surrogacy should be placed with her father and his male partner after her …
A broker has been accused of hacking into his ex-wife’s emails during an acrimonious divorce battle.
A woman whose relationship broke down has failed in her bid to get a share of her former home.
April marks the first anniversary of the family justice reforms, heralded by the president of the Family Division Sir James Munby as the start of …
The country’s top family judge has urged parents to do more to ensure that fractious and rebellious teenagers do what they “ought” to be doing.
A senior clergyman has been criticised by the family courts, who have concluded that he failed to disclose “significant resources” during a divorce battle.
Divorcees planning to retire expect to get £2,100 less a year in retirement income compared to those who have never suffered a marriage breakdown.
HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has confirmed its plans for the handling of divorce work within the Family Court to Family Law Week.
A woman who alleges that her ex-husband has cheated her out of millions has been given approval to reopen their divorce battle at the Supreme …
A new study has found that children who watch their parents go through a divorce are three times more likely to develop type 1 diabetes …
Britain’s most senior woman judge has called for a major overhaul of the country’s divorce laws.
A landmark ruling by a supreme court judge in America has raised new questions about how the internet and social media can impact on divorce …
Resolution, the UK’s leading membership organisation for those involved in family law, have introduced a ‘Parenting Charter’ detailing what children should be able to expect …
The legalisation of gay marriage a year ago was a welcome development, but same-sex couples who wed do not yet enjoy the same rights as …
Family justice organisation Resolution welcomed the recommendation that children be included in family mediation sessions.
Theresa May, the Home Secretary, has announced that there will be an independent investigation into the application of Sharia law in England and Wales.
A proposed new law that will make the welfare of pets a consideration in divorce proceedings is to come before family law courts in an …
The UK divorce courts have ordered an American businessman to pay £72.3million to his wife.
Family law association, Resolution, has claimed the highly publicised financial claim made by the former wife of a green energy boss shows the need for …
A property tycoon has failed in an attempt to win compensation from his ex-wife.
A growing number of young people would be open to the idea of signing a pre-nuptial agreement, a new study suggests.
A woman who was divorced more than 20 years ago has won the right to seek payments from her ex-husband, following a landmark ruling by …
A man has lost his fight to keep hold of shares previously allocated to his ex-wife by a divorce court.
Couples who get married before having children are more than 70 per cent more likely to stay together than those who do so after, new …
According to a new study, divorce is six per cent more likely to occur if the wife falls ill than if she were to remain …
The arrival of new technology promises to make family courts run far more efficiently, a senior Judge has said.
A couple from London who launched a legal challenge against the ban on heterosexual civil partnerships has been granted permission to continue with their claim …
The former wife of a millionaire racehorse surgeon has been told to find a job because she is not entitled to receive financial support from her …
Improving the rights of cohabitees is something the next government needs to look at as a matter of urgency, a leading law group has said.
Blame-free divorce should be one of several new reforms to the law, a leading organisation has urged.
It will now be easier for children to have a say during family disputes, the Government has announced.
Family court judges will have the power to order DNA tests in an effort to cut delays in divorce proceedings.
Couples tying the knot are being urged to draw up a pre-nuptial agreement in respect of their pets.
Pensions minister Steve Webb has advised mothers going through a divorce to demand a share of their partner’s pension in order to avoid a financial …
More details have emerged about the move towards central divorce centres.
A fostering charity has claimed as many as 8,370 new foster families are needed across the UK this year to cope with demand.
Giving your partner ‘the silent treatment’ does much more harm than good, a new study suggests.
An intriguing new study suggests that people are more likely to cheat on their partners in the 12 months running up to a “milestone” birthday.
What does your marriage proposal say about you?
New analysis today shows that British families are shrinking but households are expanding.
A divorced dad has been ordered by the court to take his children to mass at Christmas, in a case that has caused considerable controversy.
A crackdown on absent parents who fail to pay for their children has been hailed a success.
A leading association of family lawyers has hailed a new set of standards for mediators.
Ministers have dropped proposals to increase divorce fees, after the plans attracted widespread criticism.
Couples may be allowed to get married naked under a rethink of marriage law ordered by ministers.
A former judge has caused controversy after suggesting that married couples should be rewarded with “milestone” tax breaks for staying together.
As Luxembourg becomes the latest country to adopt marriage rights for same-sex couples, we look at the countries which have done the same.
One of Britain’s top family law experts has joined the debate on legal rights for cohabiting couples by saying campaigners for the changes were “naïve”.
A peer has said that the UK’s divorce laws are “terribly unfair” and in desperate need of reform.
Home Secretary Theresa May has published details of new domestic abuse legislation, which will make “coercive and controlling” behaviour a specific offence.
Legal firms were bracing themselves today for ‘Divorce Monday’, when they typically see a surge in queries from spouses planning to break up after the …
A charity has claimed that a new application fee for parents to access the new Child Maintenance Service (CMS) has led to a drop in …
Thousands of couples are this week waiting for news about whether “humanist weddings” are to be given legal status.
A bill which will give greater legal protection to cohabitees has been debated in the House of Lords.
A new study looking into the effects of marriage on a couple’s relationship have found that the big day may be followed by years of …
A leading member of the UK’s judiciary has called for an end to fault-based divorce proceedings, which she feels will reduce the stress and bitterness …
Thousands of couples are expected to take advantage of rules which will allow them to convert their civil partnership into a same-sex marriage.
The ever-quickening development of mobile technology has been hailed by the world as a modern revolution, but a new study has found that our over-reliance …
A heterosexual couple have launched a legal challenge against the existing ban on heterosexual civil partnerships in the UK.
New research looking into cardiovascular health has suggested that a bad marriage could have a significant impact on a person’s heart in later life.
The true cost of a divorce on British businesses and the economy has been revealed in a new study into the effects of relationship breakdown.
The majority of young people leaving university today expect to get married within a decade, a new study has revealed.
New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that those with more money are far more likely to get married.
A new study has revealed that over 84 per cent of women failed to consider their husband’s pension during their divorce- potentially leaving them thousands …
The number of people divorcing aged 60 or over in the UK is increasing, according to a new report by the International Longevity Centre – …
The latest statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has shown that the division between rich and poor people in the UK is having …
Finding out a partner has been unfaithful may seem like the end of a relationship, but a new study has found that many couples remain …
A new study suggests that a greater age gap does make it more likely that a couple’s marriage will end in divorce.
The daughters of an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease have successfully opposed a bid by their brother to take control of her affairs.
New powers are to be introduced to allow the Child Maintenance Service and Child Support Agency (CSA) to begin sharing information about an individual’s payment …
Proposals to nearly double the fees for filling a divorce have been dropped by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), following criticism from a number of …
Nicky Morgan has announced that she now supports gay marriage, despite being one of 161 MPs to oppose same-sex marriage legislation in May 2013. She …
A former banker embroiled in a bitter divorce case has been cleared of allegations that he sunk funds into a tiger conservation charity for his …
A High Court judge has called for the legal rights available to married couples on divorce to be extended to separating couples who are not …
The President of the Family Court has said that the law must be changed to finally recognise the rights of cohabiting couples.
A new study looking at the health of UK relationships and the impact it has on children, has revealed 37 per cent of women said …
When a marriage begins the words most likely to come out of each partner’s mouth are I love you, but new research has shown that …
Divorce settlements discriminate against woman who gave up work to run the family home, one woman has claimed.
A report by the Public Accounts Committee has praised the launch of the new child maintenance service, and said that it fixed a number of …
A new US study has claimed there may be a link between the price a person pays for an engagement ring and the length of …
A fifth of middle-aged people are putting money aside in the event of divorce, a new survey suggests.
Sir James Munby, the head of the Family Division, has set a new precedent in law after waving a rule on surrogacy in the interest …
A comment from the head of the Family Division Sir James Munby about the ‘sloppy practices’ of social workers has put the process of adoption …
One of the UK’s most senior judges has called for more rigorous checks after 179 divorce applications gave the same bogus address.
Speaking at the Family Mediators Association conference in London, Justice Minister Simon Hughes had said that it is important that people try and settle their …
First there was the pre-nup now there is the pet-nup. Blue Cross animal charity has launched a scheme designed to help couples set down the …
A ruling by a High Court Judge has sparked a debate about the extent to which new relationships should be taken into account when courts …
Organisers behind a publicly funded scheme say it is ensuring separated parents stay away from long court room battles and helping them negotiate with the …
The findings of a high-profile cross-party committee, which suggested that the legal aid residence test for children was unlawful, have been rejected by the Government.
More than 800,000 child maintenance cases will be closed down in the next three years as the Child Support Agency (CSA) transfers its case load …
The Law Society has this month launched a campaign, urging people to seek professional legal advice in family disputes.
The former wife of a businessman, who claims her husband failed to properly disclose the extent of his fortune, has won the right to take …
Resolution member, David Emmerson, has told MPs that legal aid cuts are leading to a failure of justice for many people – particularly those forced …
A wife who suffered with bipolar disorder has been granted permission by the High Court to appeal against her divorce settlement.
A couple from Devon have presented a 40,000-strong petition to the minister responsible for equal marriage, asking for the rules governing the conversion of civil …
Researchers working on behalf of the Dutch newspaper, de Volkskrant, have revealed that relationship problems are higher amongst cancer patients.
More than 1400 same-sex marriages took place in the three month period after they became legal.
Family hearings could be heard in public and advocates’ documents given to the press under plans outlined by, Sir James Munby, the President of the …
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has launched a new initiative aimed at keeping families from separating.
New statistics published earlier this week suggest that parents may be “giving up” on family courts.
The number of couples across Europe choosing to tie the knot has dropped dramatically over the course of the past 40 years.
Changes to child maintenance charges that came into force this week will take money away from youngsters, a leading charity has claimed.
Victims of domestic violence are being put in a desperate position because of swingeing cuts to support services, leading charities have warned.
If you’ve ever kept something from your husband or wife, you’re not alone…
The Government has side-stepped a growing row over contentious advice about how to draw up wills that comply with Sharia law. The Law Society provoked …
A charity has launched a campaign encouraging couples to pay more attention to the everyday aspects of their relationship.
Children will be given a greater voice in family courts, a leading MP promised this week.
A new initiative was launched this month to improve police handling of domestic violence cases.
New research has finally shed light on why couples whose first child is a daughter are more likely to get divorced.
Cuts in legal aid have seen a dramatic increase in the number of parents who are representing themselves in family law cases.
A rising number of couples in the middle of divorce proceedings are seeking legal advice about who gets custody of the family pet.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has denied reports that he has changed his personal opinion of same sex marriages.
A safe haven that has opened for male victims of domestic violence highlights the fact that it’s not just women forced to flee abusive relationships.
Almost a third of Britons fail to change their will after a major change in their circumstances, a study has found.
According to a parliamentary committee, children deprived of legal representation by the introduction of residency tests, are having their international rights breached.
A report recently commissioned by the Ministry of Justice, has suggested that legal aid fees paid to solicitor mediators and other mediators should be increased, …
On Monday (June 30th) new child maintenance rules came into force, which will see those parents making a new application to the Child Maintenance Service …
On Friday (June 27th), the Divorce (Finance Provision) Bill proposed in February by Lady Deech, received its second reading in the Lords, where Peers gave …
Official figures which are set to be published later today (July 2nd) will show that the conviction rate for domestic violence related cases reached a …
Towards the end of last week, the government confirmed the date for when same-sex couples within a civil-partnership, in England and Wales, will be able …
The Justice Minister has this week confirmed that free DNA tests are to be piloted within family courts, in an attempt to speed up disputes …
Figures released earlier this month have revealed that in Northern Ireland over the last year child maintenance payments have significantly increased.
Data compiled following an analysis of figures from the 2001 and 2011 Census’ has suggested that the number of unmarried families within the UK is …
Data published recently has revealed that the number of mothers facing court cases, without legal representation, in cases relating to access to their own children, …
Data published earlier this month revealed that during 2012 there was a five percent increase in the number of marriages which took place throughout England …
An ongoing divorce case, according to reports, could end as the UK’s first billion-pound divorce; if both parties are able to agree on their respective …
As England prepare for their second group game in the World Cup, which takes place tomorrow evening, authorities in Lincolnshire are issuing a plea to …
Recently published figures have suggested that the Ministry of Justice significantly under-spent on mediation during 2013 / 2014; with estimates suggesting the under-spend was as …
Figures published earlier this week have revealed that during May the number of private law cases involving children fell compared to the same period the …
Figures published on 9th June reveal a decline in the number of younger couples looking to get married; with more couples opting to cohabit instead.
When growing up many girls picture their ideal wedding, from the long white dress and a horse drawn carriage, through to the bouquet of flowers …
Earlier this month, it was announced that through the introduction of the “Consular Marriage and Marriages under Foreign Law Order 2014” same-sex couples, who are …
Hollywood actress, Halle Berry, best-known for her roles in X-Men and James Bond is set to pay child support payments to her former partner, which …
Recently published research results have suggested that children, whose parents have divorced, have an increased chance of being classified as overweight or obese.
Earlier this year, legislation was introduced which enables same-sex couples to marry within England and Wales, or to convert their existing civil-partnerships into a marriage; …
Police forces throughout England have recently been handed new powers to tackle domestic abuse and offer greater protection to victims of such abuse, and their …
At the end of May, the former president of the family division called on family courts within the UK to enforce contact orders between children …
It was revealed at the end of last month (May) that there has been an increase of almost 50 percent in the number of parents …
In March, new legislation was introduce, which enables individuals to apply for information about whether their partner has a history of domestic violence.
Earlier this month, Switzerland replaced the UK as the country to award the biggest divorce payout, after awarding the former wife of a Russian billionaire, …
A husband from the Berkshire area has recently won his Appeal Court battle to keep his marriage alive; despite his wife previously being granted a …
Over the Bank Holiday weekend, there were reports that one of the biggest couples in America, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, had finally got married …
With the World Cup in Brazil less than a month away, many will be predicting the chances of England lifting the Jules Rimet. However, along …
Yesterday (May 21st) it was announced that the government will soon be sending roughly 50,000 letters to single parents throughout the UK, to advise them …
Recently published figures have revealed that less than five percent of married people have assets worth fewer than £12,500; compared to 14 percent of those …
Earlier this month, it was reported that a father has spent in excess of £100,000 in legal fees during a long running child contact case; …
Over the weekend, it was revealed that a Bishop for the Church of Ireland has voiced his support of same-sex marriage.
Understandably, none of us like to think about dying or what happens to our assets after we have passed away; however, earlier this week, a …
Unfortunately, matters relating to domestic violence and domestic abuse are becoming all-to-common within relationships, yet many cases go unreported.
Towards the end of last month (April) it was revealed that a professional poker player who had previously refused to pay child support, has won …
Earlier this month, it was revealed that the recently appointed Equalities Minister has failed to offer a firm commitment in relation to when same-sex couples, …
Last month (April) it was reported that the High Court had ruled on a case surrounding a divorce settlement, after the husband had originally signed …
In America, pre-nuptial agreements are common within marriages, particularly those involving the rich and famous. However, within the UK at present, such agreements are not …
Earlier this week, it was revealed that the former glamour model and author, Katie Price is to get a divorce from her husband, amid reports …
When thinking of domestic violence, often we think about females being the victims and males being the perpetrators. However, figures recently published have suggested that …
A senior family law judge has recently outlined a number of proposals, which if passed into law, would see the biggest reform of the family …