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According to statistics from the Ministry of Justice for April-June 2024, it took an average of 43 weeks for private children cases to reach a final order. This was down by two weeks from the same per...

Navigating the complexities of spousal maintenance can be daunting. It is a topic that comes up frequently during discussions surrounding separation and divorce, yet many people find themselves unsure...

I am a Senior Associate Solicitor at Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP and I work within the family department. I qualified into the department in 2017, having completed my training contract at the firm inc...

Historically, members of the LGBT+ community have been treated differently under family legislation in this country and have faced additional challenges as a result. Thankfully, there have been signif...

This blog follows on from part 1, which discussed the approach taken towards section 91(14) orders in F v M [2023] EWFC 5. This blog will explore a further issue arising from the judgment in F v M, wh...

This is the latest judgment by Mr Justice Hayden in a long running private children matter. I discussed the previous fact finding judgment in my blog on identifying controlling and coercive behaviour...

If one parent wishes to relocate with their child, either abroad or to another part of the country, they must obtain the consent of the other parent or permission of the court (assuming they both have...

An issue which commonly arises within financial remedy proceedings is whether money advanced by a family member is a gift or a loan and, if it is a loan, whether it is to be treated as a ‘hard’ or...