Matrimonial solicitors understand that the Law Commission is to conduct a review of two aspects of matrimonial finance law.

The review will look at the law that allows married couples … Read more

Family Law Solicitors are awaiting anticipated changes to the law which will mean that children will be given the legal right to have a proper relationship with both their parents … Read more

After long legal battle children’s solicitors have seen the Home Office pay out over £1m in compensation to child asylum seekers unlawfully detained in adult detention centres.

The legal battle … Read more

Divorce solicitors UK wide will soon see the effects of new family law arbitration. The new scheme will be run by the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators, a joint undertaking … Read more

Divorce lawyers, acting on behalf of couples in the process of a break up, are seeing an increase in unexpected debts when dealing with joint finances.

The Financial Ombudsman Service … Read more

Separation agreements are often a pre-cursor to divorce and, as the New Year is traditionally a time when many decide to end their marriage, many couples will be contacting a … Read more

Manchester Divorce Lawyers, Myers Lister Price Solicitors agree that divorce may well be on the increase among the over 60s.

According to recent figures released by the Office for … Read more

Our Family Law Solicitor’s are considering the possible effect of The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission’s recently published proposal for the new statutory child maintenance scheme. The detailed proposal includes … Read more

It has been recommended that a childrens solicitor be appointed to help angry parents co-operate with social workers and the courts. One the country’s most senior judges, also said that… Read more

The office for National Statistics latest report shows that for the sixth consecutive year there has been a decrease in the number of divorces in England and Wales.

The overall … Read more

Due to a recent change in the law unmarried fathers are now to be given full parental rights. The changes were slipped into the Adoption and Children Bill currently passing … Read more

The recent Family Justice Review has rejected plans to allow parents to share equal custody rights of their children in the event of a split.

The Norgrove Report rejected the … Read more

As a family lawyer I often refer clients to mediation to assist with issues arising out of marital breakdown, specifically issues relating to finances or children. I believe that mediation … Read more

Many married couples want to retain an amicable relationship with their ex following a marital breakdown, maybe because children are involved or because they have simply grown apart and agree … Read more

A survey published this week this week by Save the Children and Daycare Trust has highlighted the impact of high childcare costs on families. The key findings were

• Cost is

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According to a survey by leading accountants Grant Thornton of 101 of the UK’s top family lawyers, for the first time since undertaking such surveys in 2003 adultery is no … Read more

With the pressures on household finances increasing by the day many couples are choosing to do their own divorce and do so without seeking legal advice. However, they may get … Read more

A few weeks ago we commented on the recent case of N v. F which concerned pre-acquired wealth (see http://www.mlpsolicitors.co.uk/latest-news/should-your-wealth-accrued-prior-to-marriage-be-liable-to-sharing-when).

It has now been reported in a decision of … Read more

For most, financial planning is just common sense. You may take financial advice with a view to minimising your tax liabilities or ensuring that your loved ones are adequately provided … Read more

The press are reporting that Cheryl Cole has told Ashley that any prospect of a reconciliation is over after tabloid reports of further escapades by the footballer. According to model … Read more

It has just been reported that Galina Besharova, ex-wife of Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky has won the biggest ever divorce settlement in Britain. Although the details have not been disclosed … Read more

In a recent judgement, N v F (Financial Orders: Pre-Acquired Wealth), Mr Justice  Mostyn was required to consider to what extent the husband’s pre-acquired wealth should be ring fenced upon … Read more

It has recently been reported that Mrs Victoria Beckham is considering the appointment of her celebrity friend Eva Longoria to be a god mother for her fourth child.

When a … Read more

David Cameron in an article for the Sunday Telegraph to mark Father’s Day has stressed the importance of fathers to families and society. The Prime Minister talked about the different … Read more

Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne has denied newspaper reports that he was suicidal after a recently entry on Twitter. It has been reported that this was the result of difficulties … Read more

Charlie Elphicke MP for Dover and Deal has introduced a Private Members Bill which is designed to ensure that children maintain a relationship with both parents on separation. The Bill … Read more

It has been reported that Camille Donatacci the estranged wife of Frasier star Kelsey Grammer will gain at least £19 million from their split as she is a joint owner … Read more