For over a decade, anyone walking into an English family court to resolve a child arrangements dispute faced a specific legal starting point. Section 1(2A) of the Children Act 1989, introduced in 2014, requires judges to start from the presumption that the involvement of both parents in a child’s life Read more…
When a relationship ends, it’s natural to want the process to be as quick and affordable as possible. That’s why many couples are drawn to the idea of a DIY divorce, completing the forms online, paying the fee, and avoiding solicitor costs. On the surface, it feels simple and cost-effective. Read more…
This week marks Good Divorce Week 2025, a time to reflect on how separation doesn’t have to mean protracted conflict, and how there is a better way for families to move forward. At Taylor Emmet, we’re committed to helping separating couples find constructive, least-disruptive pathways. The family courts are under Read more…
A High Court judge has condemned a husband for deliberately attempting to prevent his wife from accessing legal advice during their multi-million-pound divorce proceedings. In a ruling handed down this month, Mr Justice Cobb found that the man had taken “specific and deliberate” steps to isolate his former partner from Read more…
In what seems like a surprising twist of societal trends, divorce rates have dramatically fallen to their lowest level in half a century, sparking a wave of intrigue. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows a total of 80,057 divorces were granted in 2022, a significant decrease from Read more…
DIY divorces have become popular among couples who want a fast and affordable separation. In fact, the number of couples divorcing without legal representation has increased by 25% in the last ten years. This trend looks to continue with the financial strain caused by the cost-of-living crisis. While the initial Read more…
The findings of research commissioned by Aviva are shocking but probably not that surprising to most experienced divorce lawyers. The research suggests that 15% of divorced people did not realise that their pension could be impacted by getting divorced and that more than 1/3 of divorcing couples made no claim Read more…
Ending a relationship, particularly if you have children, is a complex and difficult decision. No matter how the end arises, both of you will experience feelings of loss and grief. What comes next is a period of uncertainty, as you attempt to deal with your emotions, whilst trying to manage Read more…
Today marks the start of Good Divorce Week, an initiative to help parents adopt a child-focused approach to separation. Divorce is stressful and upsetting for everyone involved, but sometimes it’s necessary and the end result, particularly if it can be achieved amicably, is far healthier than struggling on in an Read more…
A freedom of information request to Police in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire has discovered the number of male victims reporting domestic abuse in that region rose by a quarter during the last year alone. In 2020, 27% of all victims reporting domestic abuse were male, representing a 113% increase Read more…