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Harriet McMorrin

Husband’s Non-Disclosure of $14.77m Gift

Financial order set aside after husband’s deliberate non-disclosure of an expected US$14.77m gift Throughout financial proceedings, both parties...

Maria Kitsiou

Court of Appeal on Child Separation

Separating a child from their parents: why courts must carefully consider all the evidence Disputes involving young children can be...

Lisa Pepper

Can WhatsApp Messages Create Binding Divorce Agreements?

Can WhatsApp messages between divorcing parties amount to a binding agreement? It’s not unusual for divorcing couples to discuss...

Claire Andrews

Financial Proceedings & Domicile of Choice

Financial proceedings and domicile of choice: the party’s intentions are what matter A common issue arising on divorce where...

Claire Andrews

Husband Discharged: Wife’s Divorce Payments Reduced

Husband discharged from undertakings and periodical payments to wife reduced It’s understandable for the parties to assume that once...

Serena Sandhu

Abusive Parent Loses All Rights and Contact With...

Abusive parent loses all parental rights and contact with child Cases in which one parent makes repeated and unmeritorious applications...

Lisa Pepper

Financial Claim 20 Years After Divorce Fails

Financial claim 20 years after divorce fails due to settlement agreement and lengthy delay The Family team at Osbornes Law advises...

Yael Selig

Matrimonialisation: Pre-Marital Assets in Divorce Explained

Matrimonialisation: husband’s shareholding included as ‘non-marital’ element The financial remedies team at Osbornes Law advises clients seeking a fair...

Lee Henderson

Family Court Can Reject Welfare Expert’s Recommendations

When judges disagree: family court’s power to override expert welfare advice At Osbornes Law, the family team supports clients...

Lee Henderson

Dubai Relocation Refused: Court Prioritises Child’s Welfare

A recent family court ruling denied a mother’s application to relocate her child to Dubai, despite the move being...

Melissa Arnold

Court Refuses to Penalise Husband’s Conduct in £30...

In a £30 million divorce case, a husband’s lies, lavish spending and controlling behaviour weren’t enough to sway the...

Melissa Arnold

When Dishonesty Undermines a Prenup: Lessons from Helliwell...

The impact of dishonesty on prenups The Court of Appeal has made clear that even the wealthiest clients must play...

Melissa Arnold

Wife Awarded £15m After Sham Trust Exposed

Wife wins £15m lump sum after ex’s ‘sham’ trust failed ‘Power tends to corrupt…’ goes the well-known saying – the...

Serena Sandhu

Witness Statement Deadlines in Divorce: Miss Them and...

Missing deadlines in divorce proceedings: a lesson from AB v CD [2025] The case of AB v CD (2025) EWFC 253 (B) was...

Serena Sandhu

Relocating with Your Child? Plan Thoughtfully

Planning to relocate with your child? Your case depends on a child‑focused, realistic plan Re Simon [2025] EWFC 249 highlights the...

Serena Sandhu

Divorce Asset Transfers Can Be Reversed

Transferring assets to deliberately avoid financial claims will be reversed The financial settlements team at Osbornes Law represents clients in...

Yael Selig

How Civil Restraint Orders Prevent Court Abuse

Civil Restraint Orders: an important tool to prevent vexatious claims Civil restraint orders can be imposed on individuals who repeatedly...

Joanne Wescott

Property Value Drop Won’t Change Financial Order

Drop in matrimonial home value is not enough to overturn a financial order, says Court The financial remedies team at...

Yael Selig

Foreign Courts: Putting Non-UK Assets Out of Reach

Financial Remedies: could a party use a foreign court to put non-UK assets out of reach? The financial remedies team...

Lisa Pepper

Evidencing Company Valuations in Divorce Cases

The importance of evidencing calculations of company values The financial remedies team at Osbornes Law represents clients where significant investment...

Yael Selig

Deferred consideration on business sales during divorce

Understanding deferred consideration and company valuation When business assets are involved in divorce proceedings, valuations can become particularly complex. This...

Maria Kitsiou

Domestic Violence: Restricting Parental Responsibility

Domestic violence, coercive control and restricting parental responsibility Parental responsibility (PR) is an inherent legal right for most birth parents,...

Yael Selig

Company Valuation in Divorce Cases

How to value a business in divorce: Lessons from recent case law The tricky matter of business valuations often arises...

Yael Selig

The Importance Of An Older Child’s Feelings...

The importance of an older child’s feelings and wishes when making a final order When decisions are made concerning...

Yael Selig

Navigating Property Rights in Divorce: Yacht vs. House

A Yacht, A House, and Terminating Matrimonial Home Rights The family court has ruled in the latest instalment of a...

Lisa Pepper

Financial relief after overseas divorce: a case study...

Can I claim financial relief after an overseas divorce? Obtaining a divorce in Algeria did not prevent a wife from...