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Date: 04 May 2012
CMEC returns to ministerial control
Parents using legal services will need to be aware that the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (CMEC) will be coming back as a unit in the Department for Work and Pensions. This parliamentary order means...
Date: 03 May 2012
Minister warns over child support
Parents who fail to make child support payments after separating from their partner will face tougher action, work and pensions minister Maria Miller has warned. The warning came as new figures were published showing a...
Date: 02 May 2012
High Court judge launches Marriage Foundation
A High Court judge has launched a scheme called the Marriage Foundation, in response to the "Hello magazine approach" to marriage, something he cites as a contributing factor to a recent rise in divorces. Sir...
Date: 27 Apr 2012
Val Doonican charms the ladies for charity
Showbiz legend Val Doonican added his support to Amersham-based charity Scannappeal last week (Thursday 26 April) as guest speaker at a special Ladies Lunch in the charity's 25th anniversary year. Photo: Val Doonican Sponsored by...
Date: 30 Mar 2012
City worker wins civil partnership appeal
A City worker has won his High Court bid to reduce the sum awarded to his ex-partner following the end of their civil partnership
Date: 30 Mar 2012
Senior judge backs no-fault divorce
The president of the High Court's Family Division has come out in support of quick divorce settlements that do not require blame to be attached to one party
Date: 27 Feb 2012
Arbitration offers new style of divorce
Divorcing couples will soon be given the chance to solve their disputes through arbitration processes
Date: 11 Jan 2012
Warning over family mediation plans
Plans to make mediation a more prominent part of divorce proceedings could unfairly disadvantage some families, experts have warned. Justice minister Jonathan Djanogly wants to see mediation used in more cases to agree arrangements for...
Date: 09 Jan 2012
MPs consider child access law change
Laws designed to ensure that both parents have a right to see their children after a divorce are being drawn up by ministers, according to the Daily Telegraph. The announcement is likely to be met...
Date: 03 Jan 2012
Court rules over Arab prince ‘wedding’
The High Court has ruled that a billionaire Arab prince will not have to pay an alimony to his former partner because their marriage was not recognised by English law. The court heard that Sheikh...
Date: 09 Dec 2011
Divorce rate increases by 4.9%
The divorce rate in England and Wales rose last year for the first time since 2003, new figures show. The data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that a total of 119,589 couples...
Date: 21 Nov 2011
Over-60 divorce rates on the rise
An increasing number of people in their 60s are getting divorced, despite the fact that general divorce rates are on the decline. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that 4% more divorces between people...
Date: 09 Nov 2011
Man loses property split appeal
The Supreme Court has ruled today that a joint owner of a property is only entitled to 10% of its value. The dispute follows the separation of a cohabiting couple where the children stayed in...
Date: 04 Nov 2011
Paternal rights proposals attacked
Plans to refuse fathers and grandparents the legal right to see children following a family split have been criticised. The Family Justice Review, penned by former civil servant David Norgrove, has come under fire for...
Date: 01 Nov 2011
Jet-setters to get divorced in Britain
After a lengthy and bitter legal challenge to a previous judgment, an appeal court judge has ruled that the divorce of a jet-setting couple will be heard in England. Greek shipping magnate Pyrros Vardinoyannis, 41,...
Date: 01 Nov 2011
Steady rise up the rankings for B P Collins
Leading Buckinghamshire law firm B P Collins has achieved significant success in the latest edition of the leading legal directory Chambers UK. The practice's Corporate and family law teams both increased their category rankings and...
Date: 05 Oct 2011
Cohabitation agreements ‘more vital than ever’
Law Society President John Wotton believes it is essential for unmarried couples to draw up cohabitation agreements.
Date: 27 Sep 2011
Civil partnerships less likely to end in ‘divorce’
A new study shows people in civil partnerships are less likely to break up than married couples.
Date: 26 Sep 2011
Rise in cohabitation may be behind falling divorce rate
Couples who live together before marriage may be less likely to get divorced.
Date: 22 Sep 2011
Strong showing for B P Collins in Legal 500
The latest Legal 500 league tables underline the depth of expertise at B P Collins, with top level plaudits for its lawyers across both the commercial and private client arenas. The increasing strength of its...
Date: 12 Sep 2011
Cohabiting couples’ rights plans dropped
Plans to extend more rights to cohabiting couples have been dropped, ministers have said.
Date: 08 Sep 2011
Hedge fund boss facing £160m divorce settlement
A hedge fund boss is facing one of the UK's costliest divorce settlements after leaving his wife for a male fashion designer.
Date: 08 Sep 2011
The top ranked expertise within B P Collins' family law team has today been further strengthened with the arrival of associate Fran Hipperson from well-known London firm Payne Hicks Beach. Her appointment makes a powerful...
Date: 25 Aug 2011
Court ruling prevents children being moved home by expats
A recent divorce case suggests the courts will not allow children to be moved to another country with one parent.
Date: 17 Aug 2011
Husband keeps family wealth in divorce ruling as sharing principle is ignored
A husband who inherited his wealth from his father has been allowed to keep the substantial bulk of his fortune.
Date: 28 Jul 2011
Married couple tax breaks dealt blow by report on cohabitation
Cohabiting parents provide as stable a relationship as married couples do, a new report says.
Date: 27 Jul 2011
Russian oligarch pays out record divorce settlement
A Russian businessman has divorced his wife in the most expensive marriage split in UK legal history.
Date: 18 Jul 2011
Online divorce problems highlighted
Divorce Aid believes online divorces can throw up problems for separating couples.
Date: 08 Jul 2011
Consultation on same-sex marriages promised
The Home Office has said it will continue to work on creating an equal marriage system.
Date: 22 Jun 2011
Divorce case highlights treatment of trust assets
A husband has had an appeal dismissed after judges ruled that assets held in trust should be made available to his wife.
Date: 22 Jun 2011
Divorce handled best by solicitors, poll finds
A new survey has revealed that most people would prefer traditional solicitors to handle divorce cases.
Date: 25 May 2011
Divorce laws ‘outdated and no longer fit for purpose’
High Court Judge Sir Paul Coleridge has called for a review of divorce laws.
Date: 17 May 2011
Husband’s appeal turned down in £57m divorce case
A divorce case has brought to light the £57 million fortune of a family living a "normal" life.
Date: 16 May 2011
Triple celebration for legal team
Three lawyers at leading Buckinghamshire law firm B P Collins are celebrating after each achieving promotion to senior associate.
Date: 13 May 2011
Divorce ‘made less stressful’ by mediation
Separating couples are resolving their disputes more easily thanks to new rules, the government has said.
Date: 06 May 2011
Supreme Court to set unmarried couples’ property rules
The Supreme Court is deciding on a case that could have far-reaching consequences for the country's two million co-habiting couples.
Date: 13 Apr 2011
Family lawyers welcome Justice Review Panel proposals
Solicitors are giving their support to the Family Justice Review Panel's plans.
Date: 11 Apr 2011
Updated family court procedures take effect
Consolidated Family Procedure Rules came into effect on 6 April, simplifying the way family courts are run.
Date: 04 Apr 2011
Grandparents to win right to access
Grandparents are to have a right of access to see children after parents divorce, under new government plans.
Date: 24 Feb 2011
Separating couples to be made to consider mediation
Mediation will need to be considered before court action by couples disputing the terms of their separation, under new protocols.
Date: 17 Feb 2011
Family courts ‘clogged by DIY litigants’
The recession has led to more people taking their own action in family cases.
Date: 10 Feb 2011
Calls for reform in the way international child relocation cases are handled have been welcomed. Current English law is often seen as having a perceived bias in favour of the relocating parent but recently Lord...
Date: 04 Feb 2011
Supreme Court to allow tweeting
The Supreme Court is to allow tweeting from inside the courtroom.
Date: 04 Feb 2011
Judge calls for unmarried couples’ rights
A top family judge has called for property rights for unmarried couples.
Date: 09 Jan 2011
Family Procedure Rules 2010 published
The government has finally published its new family procedure rules.
Date: 06 Jan 2011
Pre-nups to gain full legal weight in courts
Pre-nuptial agreements will carry the full force of the law under new proposals.
Date: 05 Jan 2011
B P Collins has strengthened its team for 2011 with the addition of five new solicitors.
Date: 22 Dec 2010
Mediation ‘not always the answer in family law cases’
An MP has warned that forced mediation could backfire.
Date: 06 Dec 2010
First steps towards legal access for grandparents
A new Bill aimed at giving grandparents rights of access to see their grandchildren has had its first reading in Parliament. The Private Members' Bill, sponsored by Andrew Percy MP, was heard on 23 November...
Date: 30 Nov 2010
High Court Judge says family courts have ‘lost authority’
Too much emphasis is placed on the wishes of children in family disputes, a senior judge has said.
Date: 23 Nov 2010
Compulsory mediation could be more common in divorce cases
The government is pushing more people to consider mediation in divorce cases, a lecturer at the University of East Anglia has said.
Date: 05 Nov 2010
Recognition across the board for legal team: Chambers UK 2011
The expertise of lawyers in both commercial and private client work at Buckinghamshire law firm B P Collins has been recognised
Date: 02 Nov 2010
Couple to challenge same-sex marriage laws
A same-sex couple is to tackle UK marriage legislation.
Date: 02 Nov 2010
Erik Robson divorce payout cut to £7m
Kiddington Hall custodian Erik Robson has had the divorce payout owed to his wife reduced to £7 million.
Date: 28 Oct 2010
Public support legal recognition of pre-nups
The majority of people are in support of pre-nuptial agreements, a YouGov poll shows.
Date: 26 Oct 2010
Pre-nuptial agreements ‘no longer reserved for the rich’
People are starting to realise that pre-nuptial agreements are no longer solely for the rich and famous, a law fellow has suggested.
Date: 20 Oct 2010
Pre-nuptial agreement found to be legally binding
The court system in England and Wales has recognised the legal credibility of a prenuptial agreement for the first time.
Date: 20 Oct 2010
Cost-cutting ‘must not jeopardise family law’
The legal profession must be able to protect families, no matter what spending cuts are made, Resolution has argued.
Date: 08 Sep 2010
Top honours as B P Collins impresses the Legal 500
B P Collins' legal teams have made an impressive charge up the rankings of the annual Legal 500 league tables.
Date: 27 Aug 2010
Pre-nuptial agreements ‘can prevent nasty divorces’
There are a number of advantages to putting together a pre-nuptial agreement, it has been suggested.
Date: 09 Aug 2010
International couples could be given right to choose divorce laws
Member States within the European Union are pushing ahead with plans to enable cross-border couples to decide which country's divorce laws apply to their separation.
Date: 28 Jul 2010
Ruling could prompt tackling of ‘divorce tourism’
The comments of a High Court Judge could signal a re-examination of the UK's reputation as an advantageous place to get divorced.
Date: 19 Jul 2010
Shared parenting bill put before House of Commons
The House of Commons has been presented with a private members' bill on shared parenting.
Date: 13 Jul 2010
Man receives freezing order for unpaid maintenance
The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission has put its new powers into action by placing a freezing order on a man who failed to provide financial support for his offspring.
Date: 08 Jul 2010
Family Justice Review Panel established
The government has set up a Family Justice Review Panel to assess the legal system in its current state.
Date: 08 Jul 2010
An Egyptian man who obtained a unilateral divorce ('talaq') in Egypt from his British-domiciled wife found that the validity of the divorce was rejected by the English court because he was under an injunction at the time restraining him from pursuing a divorce in Egypt.
Date: 07 Jul 2010
Ex-Wife Benefits from Family Trust
When a couple divorce and financial arrangements have to be sorted out, there are occasions when the court may decide that assets not owned by the divorcing couple should be taken into account.
Date: 30 Jun 2010
Cohabiting couples urged to plan ahead
Unmarried couples need to think about their future if they choose to live together or combine assets.
Date: 29 Jun 2010
£5m divorce payment contested for being ‘simply not enough’
The former wife of an oil and gas tycoon is to contest her £5 million divorce settlement.
Date: 21 Jun 2010
Family law reforms to give rights to grandparents
A series of new measures to give grandparents more rights are being considered by the government.
Date: 05 May 2010
Triple success for new partners at B P Collins
Leading Buckinghamshire law firm B P Collins has appointed three new partners and this month (May) welcomes two new faces to the practice. Stepping up as a new partner within the Corporate and Commercial team,...
Date: 21 Nov 2008
It’s a family affair for skydiving lawyers
A tandem skydive by five lawyers from the family law practice group at Gerrards Cross legal firm B P Collins has raised more than £4,000 for the town's Leonard Cheshire Disability Home.
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