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Archive for September 2008

Questions that must be answered to prevent another tragedy

I wonder if anyone else shares my unease at the conviction for murder last week of 32-year old Joanne Hill. Ms Hill was found guilty of murdering her four-year old daughter Naomi, who suffered from cerebral palsy, by drowning her in a bath. It took …

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From the CSA to C-MEC: 10 things that you should know

A guest post by Rachel Baul of Stowe Family Law. Many lawyers are sceptical that C-MEC can provide effective solutions to the CSA’s shortcomings. Further to my last guest post, which answered some common questions about the CSA, here are …

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Stowe Family Law in The Times

Stowe Family Law’s head of international family law, Frank Arndt, features in today’s Times Law ‘Water Cooler.’ His comments on proposals to reform EU divorce law highlight a pertinent issue for many of our clients – what …

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Stowe Family Law goes to Chester

We opened our Stowe Family Law office in Hale, Cheshire, earlier this year. I am delighted to report that we have been extremely busy ever since, and that the success of the new office has already surpassed our expectations.   We decided to …

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The CSA: Questions and Answers – by guest blogger Rachel Baul

Solicitor Rachel Baul joined Stowe Family Law in 2004, and is a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel. She specialises in all areas of family law and ancillary relief, and has been commended by a number of the firm’s high profile …

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Stowe Family Law’s half marathon success

Taking on the mantle of last year’s efforts, on Sunday 12 members of Stowe Family Law LLP took part in the Leeds half marathon. Their efforts were in support of Andrea’s Gift, a wonderful Yorkshire-based charity which works to help …

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Marriage and divorce: what every ex-pat bride should know and do

If worst comes to worst, make sure you have back-up. If your intended spouse is a foreign national and you are going to move overseas to be with them, are you aware that if your marriage breaks down, you may be unable to return home to …

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When a divorce nightmare shatters golden dreams

‘A last desperate hope’ from far flung shores A few weeks ago I attended my niece’s wedding at Ronit Farm near Tel Aviv, Israel. Although the bride, groom and all their respective families were born and brought up in Leeds, …

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Marilyn Stowe is the senior partner in Stowe Family Law, which has offices in Yorkshire, Cheshire and London. With more than 25 years’ experience handling divorce cases and family law proceedings she is regarded as one of the most formidable and sought after divorce lawyers in the UK.

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Note

I write for the benefit of those who are experiencing family breakdown and for fellow family law professionals. Please note that all persons mentioned in the scenarios are fictitious: details have been deliberately changed in order to protect identities and other confidential circumstances of my clients.

Please also note the advice I give in each scenario must not be relied upon by anyone reading my blog. You must always take your own legal advice as your circumstances may be different and English family law is continually changing.

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