General Rules for Costs in Family Law ProceedingsIn family law proceedings, such as matrimonial proceedings, the issue of costs can often be significant. In most cases, parties are responsible for bearing…

A defendant may feel that another person caused or contributed to the loss which a claimant is trying to recover in court.If so, the defendant will seek a contribution from…

s127(1) of the Communications Act 2003 makes it a criminal offence to send (or cause to be sent) “by means of a public electronic communications network, a message or other…

Hearsay in civil cases Common law rule against hearsay The common law against hearsay, in general terms, prevents one person testifying to the truth of what they have been told…

When a relationship breaks down and divorce becomes the only option it can be hard for parties to sit down and fully consider joint finances and assets, especially if you…

The issue of pensions on divorce can be difficult for separating couples. A person who has built up their own pension pot may feel aggrieved that they are having to…