A High Court judge has awarded a wife the family home and a £3.4m lump sum after a 28-year marriage, alongside a share of future private equity interests. The ruling highlights how courts handle complex financial arrangements in high net worth divorce cases.
Every year, the media proclaim the first working day of January as “Divorce Day,” suggesting a dramatic spike in marital breakups the moment solicitors reopen after the holidays. While the phrase makes for a catchy headline, it is a significant misnomer that oversimplifies both human behaviour and the actual workings of family-law practice. It is
Divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to work out how assets, pensions and property will be divided. One of the most persistent myths we hear is: “Divorce settlements always favour the wife. This idea has been repeated so often that many people assume it’s true. But the reality is very different. UK courts
In Public family law, especially in cases involving alleged child abuse, Non-Accidental Injuries (NAI) are a highly sensitive and complex area.
Reena Vadera, An Associate in the Public Law department at Machins LLP, successfully represented a respondent in the reported case Re (A Girl Aged 2) [EWFC] (Rev1) [2025] 5 decided on November 2025.
This article highlights the importance of strategic financial planning during divorce, especially when pensions are involved. With careful analysis and expert guidance, separating couples can achieve fair and effective outcomes that support their long-term financial wellbeing.
Technology is changing the face of domestic abuse. From spyware to AI-driven financial control, abusers are using digital tools to harm and intimidate. Our family law team is here to help survivors navigate these complex challenges and secure the protection they deserve.
When a marriage comes to an end, sorting out the finances is often one of the most difficult parts. It’s not just about dividing money and property – it’s about making sure both people can move forward, especially when children are involved. While many assume that everything is split 50/50, that’s just a starting point.
A landmark high net worth divorce settlement case saw a wife awarded £13 million following a lengthy financial dispute. The judgment highlights how courts approach asset division, disclosure failures, and post-separation conduct in complex divorces.
A family court has ruled that a father should have no contact – direct or indirect – with his four-year-old son after finding that the risk of harm to the mother and child was too great. The decision follows a long-running legal dispute between the parents, JE and TS, who separated in 2022. The child,
Divorce is never easy, but changes in England and Wales have made the process more straightforward. Couples can now separate without assigning blame, thanks to the no-fault divorce system. This article explains what the reform means, clears up common myths, and highlights why legal advice remains important.