People do not treat marriage seriously? People divorce too easily? They give up on their relationships? There is no commitment these days? Young people do not understand marriage? Is this…

Gay marriages are a controversial issue. The Government has finally taken the plunge with David Cameron pledging that he wants to recognise Gay Marriages. The Consultation process has begun and…

Arranged marriage and forced marriage. What is the difference? Is there a difference? Yes there is. And it is a big difference. An arranged marriage is consensual. Both parties are…

Divorce. Just the sound of this word being uttered by your spouse can send waves of panic rushing through you. And quite rightfully so. Panic, guilt, blame, shame, fear, anger,…

Many will read this title and the immediate response would be “doesn’t happen in the UK”. Unfortunately, this is a misconception and the giving of dowry is an ingrained practice…

The case of Kernott and Jones has been in the media and followed by all those that practice in family law. Talvinder, the Director at Leeds Family Law says “this…

This new process and the words Collaborative Law are creating a buzz with many family lawyers and it is important to explain exactly what this process entails and whether is…

Getting married is one of the happiest days of a woman’s life. Many hours have been spent dreaming of this day as a little girl, trying on your mothers 6…

The effect that Domestic Abuse has on the children within any relationship has been recognised by the professionals such as GP’s, Health Visitors, Solicitors and Barristers for many years. However,…

The number of family cases that I have had conduct of in my 11 years of legal practice means that I am rarely surprised or shocked by what my client…