Much of the commentary on the July 2026 decision in the Court of Appeal of Anthony David Culligan v Diane Liza Rosemin-Culligan has focused on Wells sharing and the treatment of illiquid assets. But there is another aspect of the
More about Can excluding your spouse from financial decisions affect a divorce settlement?Why international pre-nups matter more than ever Today’s landscape of family life for many families is increasingly international. Cross-border relationships, global careers, and multi-jurisdictional asset portfolios are now commonplace among our clients. As a result, international pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
More about International pre-nuptial agreements: tips and traps for the internationally mobileEarlier this year the government announced plans to restrict access to social media for children under the age of 16, with this due to come into force in spring 2027. The proposals have prompted differing views, with some welcoming greater
More about The digital child: social media, privacy and parental disputesResolution Together allows suitable separating couples in England and Wales to instruct one specially trained family lawyer for joint legal advice, helping them resolve arrangements for finances, children and divorce without immediately taking adversarial positions. What is Resolution Together? Resolution
More about Resolution Together: one lawyer, one divorce for solutions not squabblingWhether linked to alcohol, prescription medication or illicit drugs, concerns about substance use frequently arise at moments of heightened stress — where separation, financial pressure and changes in living arrangements can exacerbate existing habits or bring underlying issues to the
More about Putting children first: substance abuse in Family Court proceedingsThe Law Commission published its report recommending reform as long ago as 2007 so, after nearly 20 years, campaigners are heartened by the Government’s attention. But is it sensible reform or a charter to trap the unwary? The case for
More about Cohabitation reform: a long-overdue shift in the law or an attack on family wealth?Marriage, cohabitation and joint property ownership each carry distinct legal and financial consequences, and it is vital to think carefully about these issues from the outset. Deliberate conversations and choices can help provide clarity, manage expectations and reduce uncertainty if
More about Protecting family wealth across relationshipsThis is called The Resolution Together model, which was developed by Resolution, a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. Why Resolution Together? For many couples, the appeal is
More about For those who want a calmer divorce – the Resolution Together modelThe case in brief A couple divorced after a long marriage of nearly 30 years. The wife had been a full time homemaker throughout the marriage. The husband was a senior figure in private equity, with complex remuneration including carried
More about Divorce, private equity and fairness: what the Court decided in ED v AP (2025)Q. Why might a party want to change a child’s surname? In the context of separation/divorce, it is sometimes motivated by a party wanting to ensure their surname, for example a wife if she intends to revert to her maiden
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