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Divorce and its Effects on Children

Dirk Lindner’s edgy portrait of Jean-Christophe Novelli and Novelli’s daughter Christina caught my eye as I was scanning The Sunday Times Magazine yesterday. I began to read the interview and I was soon hooked. It was a cracking piece, …

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Divorce and Grandparents’ Rights

The Mature Times asked me to write about divorce and grandparents’ rights. My article also offers advice to grandparents who are caught up in such a situation and are concerned that they may lose contact with their grandchildren. On family …

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Any Questions? By guest blogger Robin Charrot.

I have noticed that many new visitors arrive at this blog after entering questions about their predicaments into Google. I asked Cheshire divorce lawyer Robin Charrot if he could help out with some answers. how to act in court For most court …

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Speaking Out On Family Breakdown: Bravo, Mr Justice Coleridge!

Earlier this week Sir Paul Coleridge, who sits as a High Court judge in Central London, spoke out about family breakdown. His speech has been widely published: I read about it in the Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph. He talked about his sadness …

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Parents: Keep Doing Your Best!

Many of my clients place their children's needs before their own. But I have seen many people who, when they are divorcing, struggle to get past their own needs

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When being too motherly can land you in jail

Children are far stronger than we give them credit for Yesterday, I read an article in the Sunday Times that ruined my otherwise very pleasant day. The piece by Daniel Foggo concerned a mother who is being imprisoned because of her “over …

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Christmas and Divorce: What Women Want

Earlier this month I recorded a programme for BBC Radio 4′s More or Less programme about the so-called ‘Divorce D-Day’:  the first Monday back to work in January, when divorce lawyers are supposed to be inundated with new divorce …

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In the news: the CSA, CMEC and Madonna

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 …

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Prenuptial Agreements: A Family Affair?

Parents of prospective brides and grooms are coming to see me in increasing numbers, to ask about prenups. My opinions on prenuptial agreements are well known. I don’t like them, do not believe that they are “socially necessary” …

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Parent v Parent – by guest blogger Andrea Essen

It is tragic when a family breaks up and children are left in the middle between parents – but never more so than when the parents become so bitter towards each other, they are unable to work together for the sake of the children.  …

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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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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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