The case of Raza v Gall [2023] led to a mother being imprisoned for 28 days after she was found to be in contempt of court for continually not complying with court orders. The proceedings arise due to the Father putting in an application for a Child...
UK Company Law is changing. Following the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act in October 2023, a number of changes will come into force from 4 th March 2024. Of these changes, the most notable include new requirements for both...
This matter was recently considered by the High Courts in the case of Mahtani v Mahtani [2023] EWHC 2988 (FAM). In this case, the Wife and Husband were married in London on 06 February 2003. They later went through a subsequent Hindu wedding celebration in...
When the parties to a divorce exchange financial information through statements known as Forms E there is a question that asks for an overview of the financial position of new partners if you are living together or intend to. You are asked to provide...
The short answer to this question is yes. While there is no absolute legal obligation to deal with the financial aspects of the divorce if you don’t do so there is a real risk that that decision could come back to haunt you at a later date. ...
Divorced and separated couples will often find difficulty in reaching agreement about the care arrangements for their children after divorce/separation. In these scenarios, many parents will apply to the court for what is known as a child arrangements order....
In numerous married households, it's quite common to find the family home owned in the sole name of one spouse. This can be either the husband or the wife. While this arrangement may work smoothly during happy times, it can become a cause for concern in...
You are able to issue a Divorce Petition for dissolution of your marriage provided you have been married for at least 12 months. You will need your marriage certificate and also your spouse’s contact details. The court fee is currently...
Incorporating a company in England and Wales involves various considerations, including understanding the required documentation, obtaining a company registration number, selecting the registered office, appointing directors and issuing shares. In this blog...
The court during financial proceedings have the power to order maintenance which is also known as ” Periodical payments ” or “ spousal maintenance ”) based upon “needs” in the event of divorce or civil...
