It is New Year’s Eve and another year is about to begin. I always feel some trepidation when Big Ben begins to chime 12 and the first day of January begins. This year I feel more anxious than ever although, as always, I will aim to start the New …
As we gallop towards the end of 2010 my thoughts have turned to just what has happened over the past 12 months. In particular, which has been the “stand out” family law case of this year? My choice is not as clear cut as many would think… No …
The Christmas carol In the Bleak Midwinter could have been written especially for us here in Yorkshire. The harsh wintry weather has been with us for several weeks now, longer than most other parts of the country. We have had to endure seemingly …
This is an expanded version of my latest Family Business column in Solicitors Journal. Darkness is cheap A family solicitor’s Christmas Carol, by Marilyn Stowe Christmas is now upon us and another year has flown by. Last night we sat in our …
My colleagues in the office know that “I don’t do lunch”. I have a quick snack and keep going. Yes I know it’s bad for you, but it keeps me thin and allows me to focus on my working day without interruption. I made an exception for …
The latest report from the Centre for Social Justice Have you seen the latest report from the Centre for Social Justice? I am no fan of this right-wing think tank, founded by Iain Duncan Smith MP, which left me flabbergasted last year when it …
In my work I often come across people who are ready to blame anything and everyone for their own failures, faults and unhappiness. They walk around under a cloud and seriously wonder why positive things don’t happen to them. It seems that dealing …
The TV and radio presenter Gloria Hunniford has published a new book called Glorious Grandparenting. I was delighted to be asked to contribute a detailed section about legal rights for grandparents. It is a subject that is close to my heart: I have …
John Bolch of Family Lore and Judith of Judith’s Divorce Blog have posted irreverent responses to the speech given by Mr Justice Coleridge to the Association of Child Lawyers on Friday. Long-time readers of this blog will recall that I have …
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