30 January 2025
Anglo French prenuptial agreements – the myths of cross channel protection and the global prenup?
I am regularly asked to advise French and international couples on the protective agreements available to them before they marry. 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 the couple move to in the future.
29 January 2025
Experts in mediation – a case study
When dealing with the arrangements following separation, sometimes individuals need more than just the advice of a solicitor. Experts are frequently brought in to advise on specialist areas, such as taxation and pensions. The court process is adversarial in nature, and as such can easily become a breeding ground for polarised views and distrust. Expert opinions relied on by one party can be viewed with suspicion by the other, leading to lengthy (and costly) questions about, or submissions in respect of, those opinions. Each person may feel it necessary to seek their own expert advice in the background…double the experts usually means double the costs, reducing the total resources left to be shared.
14 November 2024
'Twas the month before Christmas
Discussions around Christmas arrangements can be stressful for any family, especially for families with newly divorced parents and adding in the additional concerns of the current pandemic. This blog by Sarah Dodd's provides top tips to keep in mind when you are trying to work out your children’s arrangements in order to ensure the festive period runs as smoothly as possible.
10 October 2024
Navigating grandparents’ rights on divorce or following the death of a parent
Grandparents have become increasingly involved in their grandchildren’s day to day lives over the last few decades, providing love, support, child care and a sounding board for frazzled parents. A number of studies have highlighted the benefit to children of having positive relationships with their grandparents and the importance of these connections is celebrated each year on Grandparents’ Day. However, as family dynamics shift over time, particularly following a divorce or bereavement, grandparent/grandchild relationships are often impacted.
2 October 2024
The fertility gap – Considerations and challenges for LGBTQ+ couples or individuals when having children
For couples or individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, there are a number of options for starting a family including: donor conception; co-parenting arrangements; solo parenting; surrogacy and adoption. The laws governing the various routes can be complex and knowing where to start can often be the first big challenge.
- Children
- Civil Partnerships & Co-habitation
- Divorce & Separation
- Financial Settlements
- International Adoption & Surrogacy
- International Family Law
- Mediation & Alternatives to Litigation
- Pre-nuptial & Post-nuptial Agreements
- Anglo French Family Law
- Legal Updates
- Reflections on The Split
- Child Relocation after Divorce or Separation