The divorce process can leave you feeling like you are in limbo, as you wait to see
Non-matrimonial assets: what are they and when do they matter?
In Family Court financial remedy proceedings, non-matrimonial assets are distinct from matrimonial assets.
What does the family court take into account when making a Financial Order?
A financial order sets out how parties to a divorce shall manage and split their finances and assets after the divorce takes effect.
Family Court financial remedy cases: First Hearings, FDRs & Final Hearings
Where a person’s marriage or civil partnership has broken down, they may apply to the Family Court for a Financial Remedy. Once…
What happens in a Family Court fact-finding hearing?
A fact-finding hearing is a tool which the Family Court uses to make findings in relation to any disputed allegation of domestic abuse…
Can you appeal against a decision of the Family Court?
Family lawyers are often asked: “can you appeal against a decision of the Family Court?” The short answer is: “Yes, you can”.
OG v AG: a reminder to negotiate reasonably in financial remedy proceedings
Family lawyers know that poor litigation conduct can result in the Family Court imposing some form of adverse costs sanction under…