Category Archives: Family Law

The High Court dismissed a British mother’s application to have her child returned to her from Spanish care, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction while emphasising that the child’s habitual residence

The Court of Appeal (CoA) recently heard a case concerning a judge’s decision to make a placement for adoption order for a younger child, while declining to order direct sibling contact with his older

The Supreme Court has offered indispensable guidance on how substantial non-matrimonial wealth will be treated in ‘big money’ divorces.

Background:

The husband, now 72, was born in the UK and moved

The High Court heard an application by the parents for a declaration that their 17-year-old child lacked the capacity to consent to gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Background:

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The High Court heard a case outlining the complexities of a financial provision case under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 and an application to set aside transactions under Section 423 of the

The High Court provided crucial clarity on the enforceability of informal agreements between unmarried parents in the context of protracted family litigation concerning financial provision for their

This case reflects the judiciary’s willingness to interpret existing legislation sufficiently flexibly to align with the diverse realities of modern family life and, more crucially, prioritise the

The High Court has recently addressed the complex and sensitive issue of depriving children nearing adulthood of liberty while in Local Authority (LA) care.

Background:

LB, born in August 2009, is

The High Court offered a timely reminder that unreasonable conduct during child arrangement proceedings can lead to a significant departure from the usual "no order as to costs"

The Court of Appeal (CoA) highlights the perils of a shaky paper trail when substantial third-party debt claims surface during divorce proceedings to demonstrate that a loan was