December 2014/January 2015 #142 Issue Archives

Negligence: A cautionary tale

Rayden Solicitors | Family Law Journal | December 2014/January 2015 #142

In the first of a two-part analysis Julian Bremner highlights the potential pitfalls of offering free-of-charge interviews and failing to fully explore a client’s options

Divorce: Fighting fraud

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP | Family Law Journal | December 2014/January 2015 #142

Rachel Donald discusses the consequences of deception in divorce proceedings and the vulnerabilities of the current procedure

Periodical Payments: Seeking closure

Harrogate Family Law | Family Law Journal | December 2014/January 2015 #142

Ellie Foster examines the impact of changed circumstances on applications for variation of periodical payments

Transparency: Open doors?

4 King's Bench Walk (Chambers of Timothy Raggatt QC) | Family Law Journal | December 2014/January 2015 #142

Chris Bryden and Matthew Shaw look at the issues surrounding increased transparency in the family courts and what further changes may lie ahead

Lump Sum Orders: Be prepared

Mills & Reeve | Family Law Journal | December 2014/January 2015 #142

In the conclusion to a two-part analysis Jane Booth sets out methods of enforcing a lump sum order

Non-Court Dispute Resolution: Alternative routes

Lake Legal LLP | Family Law Journal | December 2014/January 2015 #142

Frances Bailey outlines options and steps that may be taken by the courts to encourage parties to attend non-court dispute resolution

Financial Provision: Issues of trust

SA Law LLP | Family Law Journal | December 2014/January 2015 #142

Ruth Abrams considers the interrelationship between nuptial settlements and trusts, the procedure for permission to appeal and the significance of new relationships

Family Law Journal: December 2014/January 2015 #142