A high court judge has overturned a “dangerously outdated” family court decision made on the basis that domestic abuse between a father and a mother would not be likely to pose a risk to their children, and was “largely historical”. The mother had made seven separate allegations of rape, the earliest in June 2009, and …
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High Court reinforces consequences for abusive litigation in family proceedings
In the recent matter of Mahmoud v Glanville & Anor in the High Court Family Division, Moore Barlow acted on behalf of the father before Mr Justice MacDonald. In this child arrangement dispute, the court had to grapple with repeated and dangerous behaviour by the mother, including abduction and concealment of the child from his …
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Staggering amount Melania Trump would recieve from Donald divorce under new prenup
Melania Trump is set to receive a staggering payout if she ever divorces her husband, Donald – thanks to a revised prenup that she had renegotiated back in 2017 Chris Kitching Senior News Reporter and Ayaan Ali Reporter 12:00 ET, 26 Oct 2025 The Trumps maintain ‘a transactional marriage’ and conditions are so …
How to Turn a Procedural Hurdle Into a Strategic Advantage in Civil Litigation
Procedural hurdles in civil litigation often seem like costly delays. But reframing them reveals strategic potential. Savvy litigators don’t just overcome these barriers; they use them. They gain leverage, shape timelines, and expose weaknesses in the opposing case. Mastering the procedure turns litigation into a tactical area. Here, the rules of engagement can be as …
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How divorce redefined marriage
Divorce, once shrouded by shame and the tarnishing of one’s social reputation, has undergone a drastic makeover in the past four decades. Marriage, in turn, is no longer emblematic of a shiny, celebratory rite of passage. It is now viewed as an unnecessary luxury at best, and an entirely preventable, soul-sucking disaster at worst. The …
Sex offenders to be denied parental responsibility for children born of rape | Family law
Sex offenders will no longer be entitled to parental responsibility for children conceived through rape, under new measures proposed in parliament. In a government-backed amendment to the Victims and Courts Bill, due to come before parliament on Monday 27 October, parental responsibility will automatically be restricted where a child is born of rape. New reforms …
A guide to financial disclosure in divorce
What is financial disclosure in divorce? Financial disclosure in divorce is where both spouses provide a full and complete record of their income, assets, liabilities, and financial needs to the other party and the court. This is usually done using a Form E financial statement and is supported by relevant documents such as pay slips …
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Thousands in UK open case against Johnson & Johnson over alleged talcum powder cancer link | Johnson…
Thousands of people are taking legal action against pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson, claiming it knowingly sold asbestos-contaminated talcum powder in the UK. As many as 3,000 people have alleged that either they or a family member developed forms of ovarian cancer or mesothelioma from using Johnson’s Baby Powder, and are seeking damages at the …
3 Practices To Transform Divorce Loneliness
Divorce loneliness is normal and understandable. It can sneak up on you when you least expect it. At first, the loss feels sharp and consuming. Later, once the legal process is over, it can reappear in surprising ways — when your social circle shifts, when the phone is too quiet, or when “couple friends” no …
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The Troubling Reasons Why Divorce Rates Go up When Women Earn More
Kim Dhatt, a 34-year-old recruitment specialist, was in a relationship with her ex-partner for four years. When they first got together, he earned slightly more than she did, and the difference didn’t bother either of them. After a series of promotions over 18 months, her salary tripled — and then he couldn’t deal, Dhatt says. …
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