Perjury
17.1.2024 | Lisa Pepper

What Happens If You Lie in Family Court?

Honesty is the backbone of the English court system.  Witnesses in court take an oath that they will tell the...

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Hampstead Hill Gardens
21.12.2023 | Lisa Pepper

Financial Remedy Orders Explained

It is common for disagreements to arise over the finances during a divorce, even if you are on good terms...

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Final Order
18.12.2023 | Harriet McMorrin

What is a Final Order?

The introduction of no-fault divorces brought about a number of changes to the divorce process in England and Wales. One...

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field of flowers
14.12.2023 | Lisa Pepper

What is Parental Alienation?

Sometimes, a child may turn against one of their parents due to the other parent’s manipulation or influence. This...

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two rings
11.12.2023 | Hannah Goldstein

What is maintenance pending suit?

Divorce proceedings, especially long-drawn-out ones, can impose a financial burden on the financially weaker party. Maintenance pending suit allows the...

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divorced man with empty wallet
4.12.2023 | Lisa Pepper

My spouse is going bankrupt. Will it affect...

Bankruptcy is on the rise in the UK. In 2022, more than 1 in 10 businesses reported a moderate-to-severe risk of insolvency. More...

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separation agreement
29.11.2023 | Lisa Pepper

What is a Separation Agreement?

A separation agreement is a document that can be prepared  when you want to stop living together as a couple,...

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spousal maintenance
28.11.2023 | Harriet McMorrin

What is Spousal Maintenance ?

Spousal Maintenance Spousal maintenance is a legal obligation to provide financial support to a former spouse after the marriage or...

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most common reasons why couples get divorced
25.11.2023 | Hannah Goldstein

The 6 Most Common Reasons Why Couples Get Divorced

What are the most common reasons for divorce? Following the UK’s transition to a no-fault divorce system, couples no...

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Coercive Control
23.11.2023 | Lisa Pepper

What is Coercive Control?

Domestic abuse comes in many forms. When it involves a campaign of threats, intimidation and psychological manipulation, it’s known...

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17.11.2023 | Isabelle James

Public Law Working Group Interim Report on Adoption...

Time for change? A recent interim report has been published by the Public Law Working Group Adoption Sub-Group (‘the Group’)...

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signing contract
30.10.2023 | Claire Andrews

What is a Conditional Order?

The introduction of no-fault divorces in England and Wales removed the need to assign blame for the breakdown of a...

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29.10.2023 | Claire Andrews

What is a consent order?

Most divorcing couples agree on how their finances will be divided without going to court. A consent order is what...

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airplane wing
6.10.2023 | Lauren Hall

Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner dispute where their children...

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are reportedly at loggerheads over which country their two young daughters should grow up in....

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12.9.2023 | Mark Freedman

Family law award nomination for Osbornes Law

The family team at Osbornes have been shortlisted as finalists at the Family Law Awards 2023. Our family department are one...

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britney spears
22.8.2023 | Sarah Norman-Scott

Does Britney’s Spears Prenup Protect Her Assets?

News has emerged of Britney’s marriage breakdown earlier this month when Sam Asghari filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences....

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child maintenance
16.8.2023 | Lisa Pepper

Child Maintenance for High Earners

How much should be paid? When separating or divorcing parents cannot agree the amount of child maintenance to be paid, (...

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25.7.2023 | Maria Kitsiou

Family Dynamics: A Factor In Child Arrangements Cases

In proceedings involving children, the parents should consider the impact their behaviour towards each other may have on how the...

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28.6.2023 | Sarah Norman-Scott

Why It Is Important to Involve First Class...

Prenups have historically have a bad reputation, but they are starting to lose the negative stigma and are now common...

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23.6.2023 | Jonathan Jonas

Children Proceedings Highlights Judicial Conduct

Jonathan Jonas, a senior children lawyer at Osbornes Law was involved in the interesting case of K and L (Children:...

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House-Finsbury-Park
19.5.2023 | Simon Nosworthy

Declaration of Trust for Property

If you are buying a property jointly, you may want to consider making a declaration of trust to record your...

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osbornes law office
17.4.2023 | Lauren Hall

Osbornes Law Welcomes New Head of International Children

Osbornes Law is delighted to announce the arrival of Lauren Hall to the firm. Lauren Hall joins the family department...

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29.3.2023

Parenting Talk With Noël Janis-Norton

Osbornes Law are delighted to be hosting internationally known parenting expert, Noël Janis-Norton, who will be delivering the talk:...

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cohabitation agreement
22.3.2023 | Sarah Norman-Scott

Cohabitation agreement solicitors

Unmarried couples who live together do not have the same legal protection as married couples and civil partners when they...

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baby hand in mothers hand
7.3.2023 | Isabelle James

What is legal parenthood and how is it...

This issue was in the news recently, when a married Oklahoma same-sex couple were in court over a dispute about...

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little venice in London
8.2.2023 | Jema Thaker

Severance of a Joint Tenancy

Severing a Joint Tenancy Normally, when couples buy a property together they do so as joint tenants. This means they...

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camden lock
8.2.2023 | Jema Thaker

Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenants

Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenants: Which is best for buying a property together? When buying a property with someone...

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Prenup agreement and gavel
7.12.2022 | Lisa Pepper

Judge ignores pre-nuptial agreement but factors in non-matrimonial...

Case Law One of the reasons I am still passionate about family law, after 20 years in the field, is that...

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Family Law Awards 2022
24.10.2022 | Mark Freedman

Family law award nomination for Osbornes Law

The family team at Osborne have been shortlisted as finalists at the Family Law Awards 2022. The department are one of...

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people holding hands
31.8.2022 | Isabelle James

What if my partner predeceases me before we...

A review of a recent case concerning consent during fertility treatment. When going through fertility treatment as a couple, it...

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birth certificate
31.8.2022 | Isabelle James

Declaration of parentage after mistake at register office

Recently in the news has been the outcome of the case of Osborne & Anor v Cambridgeshire County Council [2022] EWHC 1982 (...

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Artificial insemination illustration, blue background.
2.8.2022 | Isabelle James

New strategy to make fertility treatment more accessible

In July 2022, the Department of Health for England released its strategy aimed at improving Women’s Health. While women represent 51%...

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Doctor holding urine sample cup.
5.7.2022 | Isabelle James

Proposed Changes to Gamete Donor Anonymity Laws in...

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has proposed changes to the law surrounding gamete donor anonymity in the UK....

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london property
9.6.2022 | James Mayall

TOLATA Claims

What are trusts of land? Property ownership is not always a straightforward legal issue, particularly where the parties are cohabitees...

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Business people group handshake in office
12.4.2022 | Lisa Pepper

Mediation or Arbitration: What’s best for me?

Few divorcing couples want to end up in court, which is why mediation and arbitration are faster and more effective...

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child at airport
8.12.2021 | Kesha Pabari

Do I need permission to take a child...

Can a mother take a child out of the country without father’s permission? For a parent to take their...

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Surrogacy - word from wooden blocks with letters
18.11.2021 | Isabelle James

Legal considerations in the surrogacy process

What Are My Surrogacy Options at Home and Abroad? When you’re considering surrogacy as an intended parent, you may...

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adoption
20.10.2021 | Isabelle James

Birth parent fails to overturn adoption order

Most adoption applications go through smoothly and it is only in the minority of cases that birth parents seek to...

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Sad Young Woman With Pregnancy Test At Home
21.9.2021 | Isabelle James

Changes in Fertility Law Benefit Families

Following campaigning by those working in the fertility sector and public consultation in 2020, the Government announced on 6th September 2021 that...

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married couple
27.4.2021 | Andrew Watson

Pre-nups becoming the new norm for soon to...

Lawyers are seeing record numbers of couples signing pre-nuptial agreements this year as the country moves closer to a society...

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prenuptial agreement
5.3.2021 | Lisa Pepper

Can you contest a prenuptial agreement?

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are getting a divorce after nearly seven years of marriage.  According to reports, Kim filed...

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national surrogacy week
9.8.2019

Celebrating surrogacy and raising awareness

National Surrogacy Week (5-11 August) is back again and celebrating surrogacy in the UK. This valuable week helps to raise...

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wedding cake
22.5.2019 | Sarah Norman-Scott

Planning your summer wedding – thought about a prenuptial...

With the good weather over the bank holiday it feels like summer is already here. For family lawyers, spring brings...

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adoption
25.3.2019 | Naomi Angell

Russian Adoptions

Adopting a baby from Russia can give a chance of a family to a child who would otherwise spend their...

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25.3.2019

Financial rights for cohabitants – an interesting case

Gow v Grant [2012] UKSC 29 is a recent decision of the Supreme Court dealing with the financial rights of cohabitants, the...

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25.3.2019

The impact on maintenance when cohabiting

The case X v Y (Maintenance Arrears: Cohabitation) (2012) considered the definition of cohabitation. This was a case where the husband...

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Osbornes front door in Hampstead
25.3.2019 | Mark Freedman

What is Family Arbitration?

Arbitration can be a useful avenue for couples who wish to avoid the cost and acrimony of court proceedings or...

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25.3.2019

The common law wife myth – true or false?

Although many people may consider themselves as a ‘common law wife’ if not married to their partner, in reality, and...

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25.3.2019

Unlicensed fertility treatment and paternity – new clarification in...

The issue in contention was whether it could be ruled that Mr H, the now ex-husband of the child in...

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31.1.2019

Change in Surrogacy Law

Surrogacy Law has just been changed to enable a single person to apply for a parental order in applications for...

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26.2.2018

Thai Case Shines The Light on International Surrogacy

This week, a story reported by the Telegraph raises some interesting questions about international surrogacy. The reporting states that a 28...

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19.1.2016

Sperm donors: licensed clinics v unlicensed donations

The issue of unlicensed sperm donors and online sperm donors has once again recently been raised in the media following...

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19.6.2012

No pre-nuptial agreement for ‘California girl’ Katy Perry

After filing for divorce in December 2011 it has now become clear that Russell Brand and Katy Perry did not sign...

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wedding dress
17.6.2010 | Lisa Pepper

When did Prenups become Enforceable in the UK?

On 20th October 2010, the highest court in the land had the final say in one of the most eagerly awaited...

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