Katherine Parker

Many people will turn to court proceedings to try to resolve their family law disputes. However, there are numerous other ways in which family law disputes can be resolved (e.g. mediation, arbitration or collaborative law), referred to as NCDR. The Family...

A Declaration of Trust is a legally binding document which is signed as a deed. It is usually made at the time of purchasing a property and records the financial arrangements of all those who have an interest in the property. For example, the Declaration of...

What is a consent order? A Consent Order is a legally binding document that records an agreement that has been reached between the parties and which has been approved by the court. Within divorce proceedings, a...

In short, child-centred divorce focuses on children and their wishes and feelings remaining at the heart of the separation process. It is important to ensure divorcing couples or civil partners are able to remain child-focused when dealing with their...

With the summer wedding season fast approaching, now is the time to consider entering into a prenup. You might have heard of the term ‘prenup’ having only been used by celebrities or those who are very rich. This is not true, and they can be...

Whether you are divorced or separated, going through a relationship break-up can leave you searching for a fresh start. For some that involves a house move and for others it can involve moving to another country altogether. This can cause problems if the...

Surrogacy in the UK is fast becoming a popular option for those wishing to start or extend their family. We understand it can be an exciting but challenging time for families and we aim to make the process as smooth and straightforward as...

The term “blended family” has become a preferred term used to describe a family unit in which one or both parents have children from a previous relationship and have combined to form a new family. I have recently acted for a client in...

It has recently hit the headlines that Khloe Kardashian and her ex-partner Tristan Thompson, have welcomed their second child; a baby boy who was born via a surrogate. Although Khloe and Tristan are based in the USA, it is interesting to consider some common...

The UK Family Court recently ruled on what is said to be the biggest divorce case in British history. Princess Haya was awarded a sum of just over £550 million in her divorce from Sheikh Mohammed, the prime minister of the UAE. Princess Haya was...

Just over two decades ago the Court of Appeal was asked to give guidance on the approach to domestic abuse in child contact cases and Practice Direction 12J was born. It details the approach of the court in cases where there is alleged or admitted domestic...

What is financial disclosure? Financial disclosure should be undertaken in the divorce process to allow each party to set out their respective financial positions and to disclose documentary evidence to one another. This is in order...

What is a prenup? A prenup is short for a ‘prenuptial agreement’. It is a contractual document providing financial clarity for a couple who are about to marry or enter into civil partnership. A prenup sets...

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds are the first unmarried couple to live at No.10 Downing Street. However, this does not come as a surprise as there is a steady increase in the number of cohabiting couples in the UK. According to a recent study conducted by...

The House of Commons ruled this week (15 January 2020) that the statutory legacy for partners under the intestacy rules will increase to £270,000 as of 6 February 2020. The update, which was due in October 2019, has been welcomed by the Law Society....