Tomorrow night we will undoubtedly be learning a thing or two as we engage in a debate on The Weaponisation of Technology in Divorce. Our guest hosts, OurFamilyWizard UK will pose some challenging questions and we very much look forward to hearing your views. #FamilyLawHour at 8pm.

Join us in an hour for what promises to be an enlightening session lead by OurFamilyWizard UK on The Weaponisation of Technology in Divorce. We're glad to be back! #FamilyLawHour at 8pm.

POLL: Have you met a client in the last 12 months who wrongly believed they were protected by common law marriage? #familylawhour

FamilyLawHour I like this idea and think an FDR type hearing for these kinds of disputes could be beneficial. I suspect we would see cases settling much earlier and at much less cost to the parties

Lisa Burton-Durham FamilyLawHour I like the idea of an FDR type hearing for unmarried couples and I understand that this type of hearing is being utilised more, but I would be interested to know how common it is in practice.

FamilyLawHour It seems that getting a mortgage is a common reason - I just wonder how many times when that is the reason are the couple told about the option of having a declaration of trust? Never in my experience.

Patricia Beckett FamilyLawHour Do you think schedule 1 of the CA does enough to protect those who are carer of children whose name is not on the house and mortgage? Should it be that Schedule 1 is reformed as a priority rather than cohab laws?

POLL: Should it be compulsory for the TR1 to confirm how the property is intended to be owned before registration can be completed? #familylawhour

Raj Patel Jim Fitch FamilyLawHour I think this is one of the biggest issues we have. My experience is that buyers are given a 'factsheet' about joint tenants and tenants in common and told to tick the one they want. Should there be more responsibility on the conveyancers to explain (not advise) the risks?

POLL: Do you think a MIAM should be required by a specialist mediator before proceedings can be commenced regarding TOLATA claims? #familylawhour

FamilyLawHour Yes and it is often a very difficult conversation with a client explaining that where they are unmarried the court is not concerned with meeting needs.

Sarah FamilyLawHour Christopher Maulkin It really does - especially where they bought as tenants in common with a declaration of trust and no one advised them at the time on standing of that document if they were to later marry.

Paul Cobley’s legendary pension on divorce process chart, now updated with new language as phrase “decree absolute” fades into the rear view mirror. The single most helpful chart to assist understanding pensions on divorce.

Q2: Do you think family law issues are well-suited to online access and information? #familylawhour

While the divorce process is relatively straightforward, resolving finances and child arrangements upon divorce can be less so and incur higher legal costs. Eden Palmer writes about the options available to explore financial matters and child arrangements: ow.ly/XgFR50Qyj8U

"Thank you again for all your work on this! It’s been a wonderfully pleasant and stress-free experience, thanks to you." Kind words about Charlotte Plowman work from a client following a specialist sperm donor agreement matter. Read more here: ow.ly/sTiK50QykkY

We are delighted to be finalists in The Modern Law Magazine Private Client Awards 2024 in the category Private Client Team - Family Law. We look forward to meeting the other finalists on July 4th. You can read more about the awards here: ow.ly/r6Jy50RFucH #TeamFLP #MLPCA24

Robert Williams is now in the Hall of Fame, Lisa Burton-Durham, Kate Elliott and Louise Buttery are Leading Partners, @gemlegal is a Next Generation Partner while Christopher Maulkin and Charlotte Plowman are Leading Associates. Congratulations!

Delighted to share that I've been recognised as a leading associate in this year’s Legal 500. It is a privilege to work alongside such a dedicated and supportive team at Family Law Partners. A heartfelt thank you to my referees, clients and colleagues for their support.

Private FDRs are becoming increasingly popular as they enable many separating couples to avoid the traditional court process, whilst providing the input of a ‘judge’ when negotiations have reached an impasse. In this blog I explore my thoughts on the benefits of a pFDR.