Judithmiddleton

LATEST ARTICLES ( 227 )

• Saints and Sinners

  

  The Pope declared two of his predecessors to be saints today in a ceremony attended by thousands. Although undoubtedly not truly worthy of canonisation, it is... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Phew!

  

  Phew, a day of changes in family law or at the least of labels used. Inflammatory words like residence and contact have been banned and lawyers are now talking... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• The Small Print

  

  Agreements reached in family proceedings can be set aside if they arise from a misrepresentation, duress or in some instances even a mistake as to what it is... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• A Tax on Sales at Separation

  

  Property has always been seen as a basis for taxation and although an Englishman’s home may be his castle it can also be very expensive to retain subject as it... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Description of a Divorce Lawyer

  

  I recall someone giving me a very helpful hint to the effect that when shaking hands and networking you should repeat your name and describe what you do, not... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Bingo and Beer

  

  The Chancellor thought he’d pulled a rabbit out of the hat yesterday with a budget aimed at pensioners and savers. Today commentators are expressing concern at... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Jeremy Bentham

  

  Attribution: MykReeve at the English language Wikipedia Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Jeremy Bentham, the great philosopher and founder of the theory... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Agree the Collaborative Way

  

  I refer to my last post as well now as the media debate as to whether pre-nups are unromantic or, as the Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury has suggested,... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Law Commission and Pre-nups

  

  Resolution today welcomed the report by the Law Commission, Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements: TheFuture of Financial Orders on Divorce and Dissolution... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• An Art to Art Discussion

  

  Recently I visited an exhibition of modern art. Is digital photography responsible for the obscure interpretation of still life in paintings? Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Collaborative Law Isn't Really a Picnic

  

  There were reports in the press this week that a couple had reached consensus after Mrs Justice Pauffley in the High Court urged them to sit round a table and... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Divorce and the Modern Church

  

  The Roman Catholic Church and divorce don’t really go hand in hand. However, last year Pope Francis set a date in October for a summit on family issues and... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Stop! Don't Do It!

  

  Yesterday a woman was jailed for 8 weeks for saving her brother from the trials and tribulations of divorce. At least that’s how some sectors of the media... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Healthy Marriage Initiative

  

  Across the Atlantic the US Federal Government has been investing in the promotion of healthy marriages. Back in the mid-nineties it was felt that the continual... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• I Promise to Pay on Demand...

  A word of warning for all couples considering a romantic weekend in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. At the end of January the Sheriff’s Court in Scotland found... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Hatching a Parenting Plan

  OnePlusOne is a charity that describes itself as working to strengthen couple and family relationships, including by providing online services to assist... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• The January Sales

  

  According to this news item reported by the BBC, weddings and civil partnerships are up there with the best of the bargains in the January Sales. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Dear Santa

  

  Although I have sometimes been sad, I have tried to be a good girl this year and hope that you will, therefore, be able to grant my Christmas wishes: Ideally I... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Pension Wrongs

  

  Janet is 57; her husband John is 62. They have both retired and have been living off a company pension which John had accrued before he was made redundant a... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Fragile Or Strong?

  

  Relationships can be based on many things but trust and commitment spring to the forefront of my mind. I was reminded of this when on holiday last month and we... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY