The Court of Appeal has made it very clear that the  fluctuations in the value of assets we are seeing at the moment are not a reason for a previous court order to be varied.  For example the value of the former matrimonial home may have dropped since an order was made and the lump sum due to be paid to the person leaving was based on the original higher valuation.  No matter how dramatic the fall in value the Courts have said these Orders will not be overturned.

Proceedings in Family Courts, for example Child Contact applications have until now NOT been open to the media.  This will change from April this year when accredited media will be allowed to report on hearings unless a child’s welfare will be adversely affected.  The reasoning behind this is to provide a more transparent system.  This will not however extend to Adoption proceedings which will remain closed.

Partner Jacqui Marsland with friends

Manchester Pride is Manchester’s annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender festival. The Festival is open to everyone and traditionally raises money for AIDS/HIV charities which help all parts of the community.Partner Jacqui Marsland, this August bank holiday watched the parade to take in the carnival atmosphere.

Whilst she hopes that Civil Partnerships are happy and long lasting this is not always the case and Jacqui provides a sympathetic approach to those who need help applying for a dissolution of a civil partnership or need advice regarding the others matters related to separation including finances. At present there are only ten courts able to deal with proceedings. However Chester is one of these courts so if you need help you do not need to travel to Manchester.

Jacqui can also advise prior to a civil ceremony on whether a pre partnership agreement to regulate finances would be helpful.