This has been a busy week – even by my standards! In addition to my day to day work, I was invited to appear on BBC 1′s The One Show, to discuss the imminent introduction of the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (CMEC). It is …
For those of you unfamiliar with the concept of ‘conflict’ this post may be an illuminating glimpse into a rarely discussed area of practice. Essentially, a ‘conflict’ covers situations where it is inappropriate for a solicitor to …
Every so often, something dreadfully unexpected happens in a divorce case: one of the parties dies. The chances of this are slim but when it happens, everything is thrown into turmoil. What happens to the couple’s assets? Regardless of any …
Sir Mark Potter’s appointment in April 2005 to head the Family Division came as a surprise. He arrived apparently almost new to family law, having specialised in commercial law, and his appointment as head of the entire Family Court system was …
A new French film explores the conduct of a 51-year-old woman who, following the collapse of her marriage, pays for sex with much younger men. Cliente stars well-known French actress Nathalie Baye as the divorcee who seeks to escape from her boring …
Sometimes people tell me the ‘real me’ is lost in my professional, ‘clinical lawyer’ persona and that I should share more of my real self with others. With this in mind, I spent some time reflecting on recent events and thought I …
I often see clients who are looking for second opinions on their cases. Many of them have started off with local solicitors, or solicitors they have known for many years. Typically, such a client had been brimming with confidence at first, and had …
The effects of the economic turbulence are laid out for all to see. This weekend I attended one of Yorkshire’s big charity balls. Last year there were no spare tables, and guests overflowed into additional halls. The ladies present were …
Spring renewal – for body and mind
Lilleyman v Lilleyman: a question of costs. By Laura Guillon.
Lilleyman v Lilleyman: spouses and the Inheritance Act. By Laura Guillon.
The Queen’s Speech: a family lawyer’s response
CKFT v Minkin: counting the costs and the lessons learned. By guest blogger Eleanor Webster
Marilyn Stowe is the Senior Partner at Stowe Family Law LLP. Stowe Family Law LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. SRA ref 469401. Stowe Family Law LLP is registered with Companies House, ref. 331570, and registered for VAT, number 918 5722 04. A list of members is available for inspection at our Harrogate office.
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