Petrodel in the Supreme Court Paul Moulder discusses this long-trailed case that was anticipated as confirming the ‘Cheat’s Charter’ for company director-husbands and ending what seemed a divergent path between Family Court and Chancery Courts as to the use of company assets.  Has that been the result? In a 7-strong Court Lord Sumption gave the...

Changes to legal aid funding in April 2013 will affect many lower-income families going through divorce or separation. Pre 1st April 2013, people on low incomes were eligible for legal aid to cover all aspects of family disputes. These will include divorce, children (such as contact and residence disputes), financial matters, care proceedings and domestic...