The value of a good divorce solicitor
September 15, 2016
Separation and divorce is a difficult time for any family and therefore choosing the right Divorce solicitor is crucial. A good divorce solicitor will help you to unravel the legal ties of your marriage, build a co-parenting relationship if children...
Madonna And Guy Ritchie Settle Custody Battle
September 9, 2016
Madonna and her ex-husband Guy Ritchie have settled the long-running custody dispute over their son Rocco. No details were given by court spokesman Lucian Chalfen, but he confirmed in New York on Wednesday that the singer and film-maker had reached...
Sun, Sea and Divorce: Summer Holidays Spark a Rise in Family Splits
September 22, 2015
This was the headline of an article in the Sunday Times (20 September 2015) which highlighted the impact of the long school summer breaks on family relationships. Liz Hebden, an expert in family law at Walker Foster has said that...
Spousal Maintenance cannot be ‘A Meal Ticket for Life’
March 9, 2015
A recent Court of Appeal decision has illustrated a change in the way the Family Court is considering spousal maintenance claims. Tracey Wright, the ex-wife of racehorse surgeon, Ian Wright, appealed against a decision that his maintenance payments should be...
The Single Family Court
April 24, 2014
The 22 April 2014 marks a day of significant changes in family law as the Single Family Court comes into existence. This marks a significant reform of the Family Justice System. The Single Court will be a national Court for...
Walker Foster Boosts Family Law Team
April 2, 2014
North Yorkshire law firm, Walker Foster has appointed experienced family lawyer, Geraldine Farry, to boost its family law team. Following the recent retirement of Alister Keighley, after 40 years in practice, the family team has been restructured. Liz Hebden, who will...