Judithmiddleton

LATEST ARTICLES ( 227 )

• It's a Mad, Mad World!

  

  Once upon a time a client contacted me. “I want an injunction,” he said.Assuming that he had been at the humiliating end of an incident of domestic abuse, I... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Mobile Hang Up

  

  The “nanny state” has become a euphemism for the way our lives are controlled, reputedly in our best interests. Our current Government also claims to have place... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• She Loves You, Yeah,yeah, Yeah

  

  So the latest news in the world of celebrities is that Sir Paul McCartney is engaged again, this time to American business woman Nancy Shevell, whom he has... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Alternative Voting

  

  Divorce lawyers are well used to change. Amendments to the law usually reflect changes in social attitudes and behaviour. Inundated with recent changes in... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY, POLITICS

• No Vacation

  

  I returned from holiday on Friday to find the country immersed in Royal Wedding mania and inundated by media coverage. Getting home too late in the day to... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2011 DIVORCE, MARRIAGE

• It's All in the Name

  

  Lawyers are renowned for their straight-line thinking and pedantic natures. Sufficient for them to sometimes be dismissed socially as boring, whilst... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• End of an Era

  

  After 28 years and 4 months, it’s time to call it a day and I’m retiring as a partner in Latimer Hinks. I’ve always been sceptical about those who withdraw... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Global and Mobile

  

  The Northern Echo featured a breaking story today about a local employer which has decided to relocate part of its business from Darlington and in so doing... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Not Tonight Dear

  

  Now I appreciate that it may be unlikely but if you are in the middle of a divorce, or even thinking about one, whilst travelling to Nepal with your soon-to-be... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Started Early Took the Dog

  

  “Started Early, Took the Dog,” is the name of a book by Kate Atkinson. Little Girl gave me a copy for my birthday. It’s currently in the bestsellers’ list but... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Ne'er Cast a Clout

  

  “Ne’er cast a clout till May be out,” the saying goes. Nonetheless, with temperatures hitting 21 degrees Celsius in my garden this weekend, I could not be... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• A Boxing Match

  

  There have been issues of a domestic kind taking place in the field at the back of my house recently. Fed up to the buck teeth at being chased around by her mal... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Mother's Day

  

  Mother’s Day here in the UK today and another date on the calendar for arguing about who should have the children. Mum of course needs to see them because it’s... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• April Fool 2011

  

  With all the changes taking place in our procedures and forms at the moment, it would have been very easy to fall for the April Fool across at Jordans Family La... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Family Justice Review Interim Report: Resolution Response

  

  Resolution welcomed the interim report on the family justice system in England and Wales published by the UK Government’s Family Justice Review Panel and... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Family Justice?

  

  The Family Justice Review published an interim report today. It’s 232 pages long and responses are required to the consultation questionnaire by 23rd June. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• 10 Keys

  

  I was recently sent a copy of “10Keys – A Woman’s guide for Navigating a Successful Financial Divorce”. It’s written by Meredith K. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Demise of a Divorce Doyen and a Form

  

  The funeral of Elizabeth Taylor took place yesterday. For many years she entertained on screen with her amazing talent and good looks and then subsequently... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• The Geordie Mating Song

  I was recently asked why it is that marriage remains so popular in the North East of England (and with it divorce) when our counterparts in the South East are... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Cartoon Humour

  

  As you know I’m a great believer that humour can relieve the stresses and strains of divorce. I’m not alone. Dan Rosandich, a fulltime cartoonist and... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY