Two’s company?
An ex wife's claim to a life interest and exclusive right to occupy a property was dismissed. Despite having agreed not to contest her divorce and in lieu of an order for ancillary relief, when the former...
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Separation
Our family team will advise you on all of the options available. We are experienced in dealing with issues surrounding relationship breakdown and can advise on cohabitation disputes, including pre-nuptial agreement enforcement, and will be able to help you through the financial issues that may be affected.
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Amanda Melton 01923 215035
amanda.melton@mablaw.com
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A female barrister who had been cohabiting with her partner for a significant period but had not contributed financially to the purchase price of the property in which they lived, was held in December...
Shared Residence Orders – a cautionary tale
Whilst family lawyers frequently tell their clients involved in contact and residence disputes that the Court's approach can produce singular results, the case of Re R (A Child) [2009] EWHC B38 (Fam)...
Sir Bob Geldof’s “deep rage for our Family Courts and the inadequate practitioners that work within it”
In his foreword to "Relocation and Leave to Remove" a report published on 7 December 2009 and penned by The Custody Minefield, an internet resource for parents and families in children's disputes on relationship...
Court of Appeal – ex-wife to leave Chelsea home
The Court of appeal have concluded Mrs Miller Smith must leave the£14 million Chelsea family home, presently requiring a monthly mortgage payment of £27,000, concluding that although Mr Miller Smith...
