What happens if a spouse hides matrimonial assets?
Within matrimonial finance proceedings, it is standard procedure for both parties to disclose their assets before an informed agreement can be reached as to how the ‘matrimonial pot’ should be divided. If one party attempts to mislead the Court as to the true value of...
Child Contact for Violent Fathers
What is domestic abuse? Domestic violence is the abuse of one partner within an intimate or family relationship. It is the repeated, random and habitual use of intimidation to control a partner. The abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual....
Karen Jones, Solicitor considers Arbitration and whether this will become the new norm in resolving conflicts in Family Law
What is Arbitration? Arbitration is where an independent adjudicator is appointed to settle a dispute. In order for Arbitration to be utilised, both parties must consent to enter into the process and to provide their written agreement to be bound by the decision...