What the UK’s third-largest divorce settlement teaches us about coercive control
A £230 million landmark ruling highlights an increasingly nuanced legal approach to coercive behaviour in divorce
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Rory McIlroy’s divorce U-turn and the rise of reconciliation contracts
By combining financial security with relationship commitments, reconciliation contracts provide a framework for couples aiming to avoid the financial and…
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All’s fair in love and war: The rising popularity of prenups in the UK
Prenups are gaining in popularity now that English courts are more likely to uphold them. But what do high-net-worth individuals…
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How increased transparency in the courts is changing family law
From the magazine: Transparency is gradually increasing in the family courts, eliciting a mixed reaction from those at the sharp…
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‘Computer says no’ divorce case divides family lawyers
Family law experts give their verdicts on a judge's decision to reject an application to rescind a final divorce order…
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Potanin v Potanina Supreme Court judgement will test London’s status as the UHNW divorce capital of the world
The issue of 'forum shopping' is central to this case between Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin and his wife, Natalia Potanina,…
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Meet Diana Hamade, Dubai’s divorce doyenne
Recognised by her peers as a leading practitioner of family law in the Middle East, family lawyer Diana Hamade reigns…
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Is ‘conflicting out’ worth the effort?
The much-discussed practice of ‘conflicting out’ can end up backfiring for HNWs, according to leading family law experts
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How to prepare for mediation
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have agreed to turn to mediation to settle a long-running dispute, but what's the route…
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What happens when a party in a divorce tries to conceal assets in England and Wales
If the wealthier party in a divorce is caught out trying to conceal some of their assets, the backlash can…
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