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The rise of the use of ‘private judges’ in Family Law

January 10, 2025

By Geeta Patel, Senior Legal Executive As the landscape of family law evolves, the role of ‘private judges’, and family arbitrators is becoming increasingly prominent. This shift is driven by the need for more efficient and flexible dispute resolution mechanisms compared to traditional court processes, especially in the realm of financial remedies following divorce. The […]

The legal responsibilities of HMO landlords – Keeping tenants safe and properties compliant

January 7, 2025

Managing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) comes with heightened legal responsibilities to ensure the safety of tenants and compliance with housing regulations. HMOs inherently carry a higher risk due to the number of occupants sharing facilities, and the law recognises this by placing additional responsibilities on landlords. Recent legal cases underscore the importance of these […]

Wrongfully approved divorces to stand unless challenged by January 2025

January 2, 2025

By Alison Green, Partner and Head of the Family and Relationship Team The recent High Court ruling on the validity of 79 divorces, mistakenly approved due to an administrative error in the HM Courts & Tribunals Service’s (HMCTS) computer system, has brought much-needed clarity for those impacted by the mistake. The Lord Chancellor v […]

Divorce – What is a conditional order?

December 23, 2024

By Alison Green, Partner and Head of the Family and Relationship Team The introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales in April 2022 marked a big change in family law. By removing the need to assign blame for the breakdown of a marriage, the process has become less confrontational and more streamlined. One […]

Assessing the Law Commission reform options for the law governing financial remedy orders

December 19, 2024

By Alison Green, Partner and Head of the Family and Relationship Team The recent publication of a scoping report by the Law Commission on financial remedy orders on 18 December 2024 has highlighted the pressing need to revisit and potentially reform the law governing financial orders made in divorce and civil partnership dissolutions. As […]

Divorce in January: Does a new year equal a fresh start?

December 13, 2024

By Melissa Doherty, Associate, Family and Relationships Team For years, the media has perpetuated the concept of “Divorce Day,” a supposedly record-breaking day in early January when couples rush to end their marriages. While this narrative persists, and we have written about it at length, the historical data on divorce tells a different story. January […]

Minimising conflicts and putting children first: The challenges of Christmas

December 13, 2024

By Alison Green, Partner and Head of the Family and Relationship Team at Mackrell Christmas is often portrayed as a magical time of year when families spend time together. The joy of Christmas is certainly influential in many people’s childhoods but for many families, particularly separated or blended families, Christmas can also be a source […]

Non-court dispute resolution: How are the changes to Family Procedure (Amendment No 2) Rules changing separation?

November 7, 2024

By Melissa Doherty, Associate, Family and Relationships Team Since the introduction of the Family Procedure (Amendment No 2) Rules 2023, couples in England and Wales have increasingly been encouraged to resolve their differences outside the courtroom thanks to a drive towards non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) options. While these forms of resolution have long existed, the […]

VAT on school fees – What does it mean for school fee orders?

November 4, 2024

By Alison Green, Partner and Head of the Family and Relationship Team at Mackrell Labour’s plan to impose VAT on private school fees could bring significant changes for separated parents navigating existing or potential school fee arrangements in family court orders. This policy shift, expected to take effect from 1 January 2025, will impose VAT […]

How has no-fault divorce impacted financial remedies?

October 29, 2024

By Alison Green, Head of Family & Relationship Team at Mackrell The introduction of the no-fault divorce more than two years ago marked a significant turning point in family law. By removing the need to assign blame, the reform was intended to ease the emotional toll of divorce and encourage a more amicable approach to […]

Pre-nups – Dispelling the myths in popular media

October 29, 2024

Given recent portrayals in popular media, Geeta Patel at Mackrell is eager to clarify the truth about pre-nuptial agreements (pre-nups) and address the misconceptions about their true value. Recent articles in the press have left couples questioning the validity of pre-nups in England and Wales, with misleading claims that they are valueless and unenforceable. When […]

Senior Legal Executive secures rare Hemain Injunction for Mackrell Solicitors client

October 14, 2024

Leading London law firm Mackrell Solicitors is celebrating a major legal victory after Geeta Patel, Senior Chartered Legal Executive in the firm’s Family and Relationship team, successfully secured a Hemain injunction in an ongoing international divorce case. These uncommon injunctions are used to protect jurisdictional rights in complex cross-border disputes. By temporarily halting foreign proceedings, […]

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