Family Law

Ewan Paton from our Family Law team provides comment for legal practitioners on recent case law developments, and whether the courts may be adopting a more nuanced approach to conduct in financial remedy proceedings.

Deciding how to divide assets during a divorce can be an emotional and stressful process for many and so when an agreement is eventually reached, it can feel like a weight has been lifted – but before you start looking ahead and planning your future, it is important to make sure you formally record the agreement you have reached.

Gabriella Kent from Rothera Bray’s Family Law team provides comment for legal teams following the publication of the President of the Family Law Division’s new guidance.

We’re delighted to announce that we have expanded our Family Law team with the appointments of Managing Associate Julie McCrery, Associate Sophie Spreckley, and Solicitor Jack English.

Meet Emily Sherwood, our Associate Solicitor in the Child Care and Family Law department, based at our Nottingham office. We find out what inspired Emily to pursue this particular area of law and what hobbies she enjoys outside of the office.

As a family lawyer I come across all sorts of situations in family court cases, but one that is becoming more common is covert (secret) recordings of children or the other parent. It’s a difficult issue. One party might feel compelled to record, to substantiate their claims and stop false accusations. However, covert recordings have generally been frowned upon by the courts.

Relocating with your child whether to another part of the UK or abroad can be a fresh start. However, it’s also a decision filled with legal and emotional complexities. If your child has regular contact with their other parent, the process may be more challenging than expected.

Curious about how long a divorce takes, what your financial rights are, or whether there are alternatives to divorce?

We’re shining a spotlight on the people behind our Family Law team in the Leicester and Market Harborough offices.  

If you’re going through a family dispute, especially one involving your children, you might be worried about the cost of legal help. The good news? Legal aid could cover your legal fees if you meet certain criteria.

When legal issues involve children, emotions can run high and the path forward may feel uncertain. Whether you’re facing a dispute over child arrangements, involvement from social services, or concerns about a child’s welfare, it can be difficult to know where to turn.

What happens to the family home, an inheritance, or a gifted property when a marriage ends? A landmark ruling from the UK Supreme Court in Standish v Standish (2 July 2025) has just reshaped how courts decide what’s fair when dividing assets in divorce.