The Role of Covert Recordings in Family Law Proceedings – Insights and Admissibility
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by Aimee Sandall
3d ago
Covert recordings may seem like a straight-forward way to gather evidence in family law proceedings where accounts can sharply differ. They seem to offer a way of combatting different versions of events, as well as, appearing to provide crucial proof and documentation of things said. Overall, they seemingly capture a clear reality of the situation ..read more
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The Autumn Budget 2024 and what this may mean for divorcing couples
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by Emily Borghese
1w ago
The Autumn Budget 2024, delivered on 30 October by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, introduced several key measures that will affect individuals and businesses alike. Below is a summary of some of the key changes, along with their implementation dates and potential implications for couples navigating a financial settlement during divorce.  Key Changes in the Autumn Budget ..read more
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Love is Blind: Misconceptions surrounding pre-nuptial agreements
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by Siobhan Patten
2w ago
Many of us have just finished watching season one of the UK’s “Love is Blind” on Netflix. One episode which may have struck a chord with many viewers is episode 9, “He wants a Pre-Nupt”. During this episode, Catherine informs her friends that Freddie (her partner) has suggested they sign a pre-nuptial agreement and asks ..read more
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The ‘Bennifer’ divorce
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by Charlotte Leyshon
2M ago
Our Director Charlotte Leyshon is presently in Los Angeles and has prepared this topical blog on the ‘Bennifer’ divorce bombshell! Los Angeles is a buzz with the fact that JLo filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on 21st August two years to the day since their big white wedding. What is causing the most surprise ..read more
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Resolution’s call for reform for family justice – what does this look like?
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by Olivia Rookes
4M ago
With the general election fast approaching on 4 July 2024, many are pushing for reform. Resolution (a body which represents family justice professionals across England and Wales) is calling for reforms to be made to our family justice system. Resolution’s ‘Vision for Family Justice’ (link: Vision for Family Justice | Resolution) provides a detailed outline as to Resolution’s proposals for change and reform within the family courts. Resolution has numerous proposals to modernise the family justice system, all of which can be found using the following link: Vision for Family Justice | Resolution ..read more
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The new ‘Pathfinder’ court process for Children Act proceedings in Southeast Wales
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by Siobhan Patten
6M ago
From 29 April 2024, separated parents will experience a new court process, namely ‘The Pathfinder Court’ which has been implemented in courts in the Southeast Wales region in relation to Children Act proceedings. The courts in the Southeast Wales region include Cardiff, Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd and Blackwood. If your ‘local’ court is therefore one of the above-mentioned areas, the new procedure will apply to you. The new process has already been carried out in North Wales and Dorset with success. The aim of the new procedure is to try and expedite the court process for those involve ..read more
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Emily Borghese: 1 year PQE at Lux Family Law
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by Emily Borghese
9M ago
I celebrated my one-year qualification anniversary on 30 January 2024 and have been reflecting on what the last year (and first year post qualification) has been like with Lux. My qualification was marked with our Director, Charlotte Leyshon, taking me for a celebratory meal at Heston Blumenthal’s 3 Michelin star restaurant, The Fat Duck in Bray. The Sensorium tasting menu was outstanding and really did set the tone for the year! During my training contract and subsequently post-qualification, I assisted our Principal Director, Charlotte Leyshon, on the reported case of Traharne v Limb [2022 ..read more
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Family mediation week and Resolution Together.
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by Siobhan Patten
10M ago
The week of 22 – 26 January 2024 marks ‘family mediation week’. The aim is to raise awareness of the benefits to separating couples of exploring mediation, both to resolve arrangements for the children and their financial affairs, as opposed to via the court process. Mediation is known as alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”), which is conducted by a neutral third party (the mediator) who will assist the parties in facilitating discussions and helping them to achieve their separation in a more amicable manner. Here at Lux, we encourage couples to explore mediation first, if we feel it is suit ..read more
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Separating couples and the Christmas holidays.
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by Olivia Rookes
11M ago
The festive period is fast approaching and is naturally an emotive time for all. For separated parents though, Christmas can be a time of high conflict and stress. Separated parents can face many difficulties when it comes to sharing the Christmas period. Difficulties can include: Deciding who the child(ren) will spend time with over the Christmas period. Managing the expectations of the child(ren). Communicating with the other parent. This can be particularly difficult if there is a history of conflict and/or abuse. Coming to terms with the possibility that one parent may not have direct con ..read more
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Dividing assets upon divorce – are women in a more precarious financial position than their partners?
Lux Family Law Blog
by Siobhan Patten
11M ago
The Nuffield Foundation undertook a recent study entitled “Fair Shares? Sorting out money and property on divorce”. The study shed light on how divorcing couples in England and Wales negotiate their financial arrangements and divide their assets, including the impact on divorcees when they don’t seek legal advice. Since the introduction of ‘no-fault’ divorce in April 2022, some divorcing couples have found that this has made the process more amicable and less fraught, in comparison to the procedure pre-April 2022.  Due to many divorcing couples wanting to keep their divorce and separation ..read more
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