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Key takeaways from the Home Secretary’s Statement on Asylum Reforms: 30-months permission to stay for new claims and transitional arrangements for pending cases
Oliver Oldman
17 May 2023
Is the law on predatory marriage going to change?
In recent years there have been calls for a change in the law to protect vulnerable adults from falling victim to what has become known as “predatory marriage”. This is due to a rise in cases where fraudsters have married vulnerable and often elderly individuals, without the knowledge of their loved ones.
16 May 2023
Bookended by Certainty: Further guidance from the High Court on prenups and postnups
Financial proceedings on divorce can be long, complex and messy. They are often intrusive and judges possess a wide range of discretionary powers that make it difficult to predict what the final outcome will be. In that context, it is understandable that prenuptial and postnuptial agreements (‘prenups’ and ‘postnups’) continue to grow in popularity.
11 May 2023
Aren’t we all carrying a bucket half full? Understanding Children's Mental Health: A Journey of Awareness and Support
I recently came across an incredibly heart-warming article written by my colleague, Charlotte Bradley, titled "‘On autism, art and my sister Lucy’." It highlights beautifully the challenges that Charlotte's late sister faced throughout her life. It got me thinking about autism myself and, as a result, some difficulties my daughter has been experiencing. The article struck a chord and inspired me to learn more about children’s mental health. As I delved deeper into the subject, I realised the importance of addressing underlying issues from the child’s perspective, as well as looking at the day to day challenges and problems our children face.
24 April 2023
Can I seek compensation for lost earnings as part of my divorce settlement?
Every so often, a family court judge concludes that it is appropriate in a particular case for a financial settlement upon divorce to reflect an element of compensation to one party for what is termed "relationship-generated disadvantage". The disadvantage in question is generally the fact that they have given up a lucrative career during the marriage and in doing so lost the ability to return to such a career upon divorce.
20 April 2023
Unmarried parents are the norm — financial rights are overdue
The Law Commission has begun its review of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, legislation that determines how finances are divided between separating spouses on divorce. This follows calls to reform the law from Baronesses Deech and Shackleton and, according to Lord Bellamy, a justice minister, aims to build on the no-fault divorce regime in mitigating conflict around divorce.
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