Where a non-resident parent lives abroad, it can be possible to seek the payment of child maintenance through a reciprocal enforcement of maintenance order (REMO). A REMO can also be used in respect of the overseas income of a non-resident…
Can Amazon Alexa or Google Home by used by a spouse to spy on their partner? Our clients are normally already aware of the risk that their use of social media and smartphones or tablets will allow their spouse or…
The UK Office for National Statistics have released the most recent figures on divorce in the England & Wales (figures for 2016). We have highlighted some of the more interesting statistics from their publication. The estimated percentage of marriages ending…
Victims of domestic violence will get more support in taking abusive former partners to court. Changes to evidence requirements in private family law disputes have come into effect. There will no longer be a time limit on abuse evidence for victims,…
The Ministry of Justice has introduced five new court forms for the family court in England & Wales in 2018. New forms FM1, Form B, Form A1, Form A and C100 have come into effect on 8 January 2018. Links…
This past year, we have been working with MK Community Foundation to fund local charities and community groups to support people in Milton Keynes suffering the consequences of family relationship breakdown. Our fund was launched in 2016. We are excited to…
The Bury St Edmunds Regional Divorce Centre covers London and the South East of England (including Milton Keynes). They have recently issued guidance on the divorce process and timescales, which we have set out below: “Time to process The time…
Carrying out clinical psychology assessments for the Family Court is one of the most interesting sides to my role as a clinical psychologist. Whilst the work involves bearing witness to stories of abuse, and usually at the more serious end…
Exceptional family law practitioner sought to join innovative family law firm in Milton Keynes. We welcome applications from ambitious family lawyers with a view to becoming leading practitioners in our field. This role will be ideal for junior lawyers looking…
There are five different methods of calculating the amount of child maintenance payable, with the rate applied depending on the non-resident parent’s gross weekly income, whether they claim certain welfare benefits, and the circumstances of the non-resident parent. These are…