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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
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.
5 April 2019
‘It takes a lot to persuade a judge to send someone to jail’ – an expert opinion on the Al Zawawi divorce
Talal Al Zawawi’s jail sentence is a rare example of the Family Division resorting to its punitive function and a private settlement of these very public differences is what is called for.
21 March 2019
Pensions, divorce and the impact of Brexit
As if there wasn’t enough to think about in advance of ‘Brexit day’, spouses with English pensions who are divorcing or have recently divorced abroad must take a moment to consider the potential impact of the UK’s exit from the EU on their ability to share such pensions.
17 January 2019
New Year’s resolutions for unmarried couples: make Wills, get married, better still, do both?
Over the years, I’ve encountered many couples in a relationship spanning 20 years or more, often with children together, who have never married nor have any intention of doing so. When challenged as to reasons for not marrying, there’s rarely expressed any aversion to marriage in principle. It’s just, “We’re happy as we are; we don’t need a piece of paper to prove the strength of our relationship”.
14 January 2019
Going your own way – top tips for limiting emotional and financial costs when divorcing
January is the month for New Year resolutions and, unfortunately, for some this involves deciding to push forward with the divorce they have been contemplating.
