15 March 2022
Anglo French prenuptial agreements – the myths of cross channel protection and marriage contracts
I am regularly asked to advise French and international couples on the protective agreements available to them before they marry and whether they need an English or French drafted agreement. They are often surprised to learn that it isn’t possible to draft a global prenuptial agreement which would be enforceable throughout the world, wherever they move to in the future. It is all the more surprising to French clients who learn that their trusted and routine contrat de mariage is not automatically enforceable in divorce proceedings in England.
20 April 2020
Moving abroad or returning home with children and the risks of child abduction during the coronavirus crisis
Despite the wonders of modern technology helping to keep people in touch during the coronavirus pandemic, many separated and divorced parents who live far from their children are finding life very difficult at the moment. In this blog, we look at some of these scenarios and the questions arising at this unprecedented time for separated parents who either wish to relocate or stop the other parent from relocating overseas (international relocation) or to another part of the UK (internal relocation).
16 April 2020
COVID-19: Surmonter les difficultés du partage des responsabilités parentales pour les parents séparés ou divorcés
Suite aux restrictions annoncées par le gouvernement hier soir imposant que chacun reste chez soi et loin des autres pour aider à gérer la crise du Coronavirus, des informations supplémentaires ont été publiés à propos des restrictions mises en place dans le cadre « confinement », qui confirment que « déplacer des enfants de moins de 18 ans entre les foyers de ses parents » est l’une des situations dans laquelle il est possible de quitter son domicile.
19 February 2020
Reflections on The Split – S2, E2: A French love affair and a race to court
This week’s episode of The Split gave us further insight into the Hansens’ family life with red flags starting to show in respect of Richie’s behaviour towards Fi. Towards the end of the episode, Hannah makes reference to controlling and coercive behaviour – a topic we have previously blogged about here. We will watch to see how that storyline develops and what advice and assistance Hannah is able to provide to Fi to extricate her from what is starting to look like a deeply troubling relationship.
24 July 2019
When a 'love affair' is not enough
A recent England and Wales High Court case highlights the need to establish connection, particularly where forum shopping is alleged.
