Our family team are proud members of Resolution, the national body of 6,500 family lawyers committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. As members we have campaigned with Resolution to the Government about the need to look at reform towards ending the endemic unfairness for cohabiting couples. The Law Commission’s 2024 scoping report identified…
The Government’s Social Housing Bill has recently received its Second Reading in the House of Lords and includes proposals that could significantly strengthen protections for victims of domestic abuse living in social housing. Whilst the Bill has not yet become law, the proposed changes represent a notable shift in approach. Traditionally, victims of domestic abuse…
Milne Moser’s Family Department recently spent time with St John’s Chambers to discuss the forthcoming changes to private law children proceedings and what they will mean for families involved in the Family Court process. The scheme, formerly known as the Pathfinder Pilot, has now been renamed the Child Focused Court and is being rolled out…
The family home is usually the most valuable and emotionally charged asset in any divorce. And despite what many people assume, there’s no simple rule about who gets to keep it. Here’s how English courts actually approach the question. There’s no automatic 50/50 split There’s no automatic right to half the house in divorce proceedings…
If you’ve heard the phrase “no-fault divorce” and wondered what it actually changes and what it doesn’t you’re not alone. Since the rules came into force in April 2022, they’ve reshaped how couples in England and Wales end their marriages. Here’s what you need to know. What changed, and why it matters Before April 2022,…
In any children dispute, the focus is not on who is “right” or what either parent wants: it is on what arrangements best promote the child’s welfare. The court’s responsibility is to ensure that children are safe, secure and able to thrive, even when family circumstances change. In England and Wales, the court’s guiding principle…
Valentine’s Day is a time for romance and affection, but for many people, it’s also an important reminder of the complexities of family life and relationships. Whether you’re planning a wedding, navigating a divorce, or dealing with child arrangements, family law issues can impact your personal life in more ways than one. Indiah Perrin from…
Women often stay with their abusers because of fear, afraid that the abuser will become more violent if they try to leave. Some fear that they will lose their children. Many believe that they cannot make it on their own. Is this you? Some abused women believe that the abuse is their fault. They think…
At Milne Moser, we understand how stressful family law problems can be, especially when you are worried about the cost of getting legal help. Many people are unsure whether legal aid is still available and whether they might qualify. While legal aid for family law is more limited than it once was, it remains an…
Milne Moser Solicitors has appointed Wendy Wharton as Head of its Family Law Department. Wendy brings over twenty five years of experience across all areas of matrimonial and family law.