There was a recent decision by the Court of Appeal that really brings home the consequences of failing to obey court orders. The court has various powers to punish for contempt of court. Contempt of court (in cases about children) is usually where the court finds that you knew that you were ordered …
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Married, couples and remaining single
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics released today show the number of the population of England and Wales aged 16 and over who were married in 2017 (51.0%) has remained broadly unchanged since 2010, but has reduced slightly since 2002 (54.8%). So, fewer people are getting …
Divorce and ‘unreasonable behaviour’
Big decision in Family Law from the Supreme Court today involving Mrs. Tini Owens, Mr Hugh Owens and Resolution. What’s it about? The interpretation of section 1(2)(b) Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, which is basically about the behaviour of one party towards another and the effect that behaviour …