The Federal Office of Justice (BfJ) is the German Central Authority under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Hague Child Abduction Convention). In this function, it supports those affected in asserting a claim for the return of unlawfully abducted or retained children. The current figures from 2023 for the BfJ... Read More The post Hague Convention (Germany): New Figures from “Bundes Justiz Ministerium” for 2023 appeared first on Paradigm Family Law ..read more

Divorce is an emotionally and financially taxing process, with implications that ripple through individuals’ lives long after the legal proceedings have concluded. In England and Wales alone, approximately 100,000 couples navigate divorce each year, yet only around one-third formalise their financial arrangements through a court order. This leaves a significant gap in our understanding of... Read More The post Fair Shares – What is the financial reality of an everyday divorce? appeared first on Paradigm Family Law ..read more

Financial Remedy Proceedings At Paradigm Family Law we thought it might be useful to provide a concise timetable setting out the way Financial Remedy Proceedings are dealt with in cases where parties have not managed to resolve their financial claims out of court. There are three main phases to financial remedy proceedings: Phase 1 –... Read More The post Financial Remedy on Divorce – a Timetable appeared first on Paradigm Family Law ..read more

In the whirlwind of excitement that comes with engagements and wedding planning, one topic often gets overlooked: the prenuptial agreement, or “prenup” for short. Though it may not be as enchanting as picking out wedding cakes / wedding venues or romantic honeymoon destinations, it’s a conversation worth having for any couple and their wider family... Read More The post Prenuptial Agreements: Planning for Love and Life, Together and collaboration appeared first on Paradigm Family Law ..read more

The digital age has revolutionised how we communicate and document our lives. But with this convenience comes a new challenge for family law: the rise of manipulated photos and videos as evidence in divorce proceedings. Faked Evidence, Real Problems Imagine this: you’re going through a difficult divorce, and your spouse submits a seemingly incriminating photo... Read More The post Deepfakes and Doctored Photos: The New Reality of Family Law Evidence? appeared first on Paradigm Family Law ..read more

In a recent legal case, L v O (Stay of Order; Hadkinson Order; Security for Costs) [2024] EWFC 6, Cobb J delved into the intricate question of whether a judge hearing a Barder (or Thwaite) application should be privy to information from the Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) appointment where the original order was agreed. The... Read More The post Exploring the Delicate Balance of FDR Confidentiality in Recent Legal Cases appeared first on Paradigm Family Law ..read more

The landscape of family law is undergoing significant transformation with the introduction of the Family Procedure (Amendment No 2) Rules 2023. These changes herald a pivotal shift towards non-court dispute resolution (NCD), aiming to resolve family disputes more efficiently and amicably. This blog post delves into the amendments, underscoring their potential impact on the dynamics... Read More The post Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Family Law: New Non-Court Resolution rules from April 2024 appeared first on Paradigm Family Law ..read more

At Paradigm Family Law, our Managing Partner, James Thornton, recently provided expert legal commentary to Sky News in response to a crucial question: “I am buying a house with my soon-to-be husband. My dad is giving us a gift of £80,000 towards a deposit from his pension pot. My partner doesn’t have any deposit. How... Read More The post Protecting My Parents’ Investment: Legal Strategies for Property Ownership appeared first on Paradigm Family Law ..read more

Navigating the labyrinth of private equity (PE) investments during a divorce can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. Imagine your PE investments as a garden of exotic plants you and your spouse decided to grow some years ago. Some plants (investments) are just sprouting, while others are fully bloomed. Come divorce, deciding... Read More The post Love’s Labour Lost: When the Garden of Matrimony could become a Battlefield of Begonias appeared first on Paradigm Family Law ..read more

In the intricate domain of international family law, relocation cases represent a particularly challenging frontier. These cases often bring to the fore the delicate balance between the desire of a parent to move, perhaps for a new job, a fresh start, or to be closer to extended family, and the implications such a move has... Read More The post Navigating the Complex Terrain of International Relocation Cases with a Child-Centric Approach appeared first on Paradigm Family Law ..read more