27 January 2012
Inheritance: Rights for unmarried couples
The Law Commission published a consultation paper in October 2009 discussing reforms to the intestacy rules and family provision on death. After over 150 responses and further supplementary consultations in 2011, the Law Commission’s final report was released on 14 December (Law Com No 311 - www.lawcom.gov.uk).
20 January 2012
Parental rights: new year, new landscape for fathers?
The press reported in early January that the Government is considering proposals to promote shared parenting and to give rights in law for parents to have contact with their children. Action groups will undoubtedly welcome any proposals which recognise the role fathers often play in their children’s upbringing. As a general principle, the courts consider that it is in a child’s best interests to have regular contact with both parents. It will therefore be interesting to see how far the proposals go and whether there is, in practice , any change to the current legal position.
25 November 2011
International Briefing Note: English Courts First Reported Ruling on Continental Matrimonial Regimes
International Briefing Note - Z v Z 14 November 2011. Charlotte Bradley looked at the issues and implications. Case: Z v Z 2011 EWHC 2878 (Fam)
25 November 2011
Bulletin de Droit de La Famille International: Première Décision Contestée des Tribunaux Anglais sur Les Régimes Matrimoniaux Continentaux
Première Décision Publique des Tribunaux Anglais Sur Les Régimes Matrimoniaux Continentaux Bulletin International Z v Z 14 Novembre 2011 Charlotte Bradley font le point sur les questions importantes. Dossier : Z vZ 2011 EWHC 2878 (Fam)
24 November 2011
An increase in divorces for the over 60s
Despite the latest published figures (for 2009) indicating that the overall rate of divorce has decreased by 11%, the results also show that for one particular category, the over 60s, the rates have increased. The number of people over 60 granted a divorce in the last 2 years has risen 4% from 11,040 to 11,507.
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