Family Law Cafe

27/07/2026

Want to know the facts?

Join our FREE webinar, led by Joanna Toch, experienced family law barrister, as she explains the legal issues surrounding separation after living together and answers your questions.

📅 Friday 31st July
🕜 1:15pm

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25/07/2026

Separating after living together can raise lots of questions, especially when there is a home, finances or children involved.

Many people are surprised to learn that the legal position for unmarried couples is very different from that of married couples.

Join our FREE live webinar, led by experienced family law barrister Joanna Toch, where she’ll explain your rights, answer common questions, and discuss the options available to help you move forward with confidence.

📅 Friday 31st July
🕜 1:15pm

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23/07/2026

Understanding parental responsibility can make a real difference when parents separate.

Many people are unsure who has parental responsibility, what it means, and the decisions it covers.

👉 Swipe through as we explain the basics.

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🎥 Want to learn more about child arrangements? Join Joanna’s FREE live webinar, Child Arrangements: Getting to the Best Outcome, on Friday 24th July at 1:15pm. Register via the link in our bio (you will need to register with Zoom).

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21/07/2026

When you’re in the middle of a family law case, the last thing you need is to feel like you’re managing it alone.

That’s why every Family Law Cafe customer has an Expeditor, one dedicated person who knows your case, keeps things moving, and makes sure you’re never left chasing updates or wondering what happens next.

It’s a different way of doing things. Because we’re not another law firm, we’re a law hub.

👉 Swipe through to discover what your Expeditor does and how they help make your journey simpler, clearer and more supported.

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20/07/2026

There are plenty of myths surrounding child arrangements, and believing them can create unnecessary worry and confusion.

From whether children can choose where they live to whether the law favours one parent, it’s important to understand what the law actually says.

👉 Swipe through as we separate fact from fiction.

If you have any questions, please send us a DM.

🎥 **Want to learn more? Join Joanna’s FREE live webinar, Child Arrangements: Getting to the Best Outcome, on Friday 24th July at 1:15pm. Register via the link in our bio (you will need to register with Zoom).

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17/07/2026

When children are involved, separation can feel even more overwhelming.

Questions about where your children will live, how much time they’ll spend with each parent and how decisions will be made can be some of the hardest to navigate.

Join us for our FREE live webinar, where we’ll explain the child arrangements process, what the court considers and how parents can work towards the best possible outcome for their children.

📅 Friday 24th July
🕐 1:15pm

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17/07/2026

Dividing business assets on divorce isn't just about who gets what. It's also about who pays the tax.

A recent Family Court judgment highlights an often-overlooked issue in high-value financial remedy cases: tax indemnities.

The case concerned the transfer of a company interest between divorcing spouses. While agreeing how assets should be divided is one challenge, ensuring that neither party is left facing unexpected future tax liabilities is another.

In a supplementary judgment, the court considered what protections should be built into the financial order, ultimately clarifying the use of tax indemnities when transferring business assets.

The decision is an important reminder that:

✔️ Tax consequences should never be an afterthought in divorce settlements.
✔️ Business assets often require specialist legal and tax advice.
✔️ Well-drafted financial orders can help avoid costly disputes long after a divorce is finalised.

The key takeaway?

When significant assets are involved, the details matter. A carefully drafted financial order can provide valuable protection against unexpected tax liabilities in the future.

👉 Read the full story and our analysis on the Family Law Cafe website.

16/07/2026

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16/07/2026

Imagine discovering your children aren't biologically related to you... after they're born.

That's exactly what happened to a UK couple following an overseas surrogacy arrangement.

The twins were conceived using the wrong s***m, leaving the intended parents with no biological connection to the children.

The mistake only came to light during DNA testing for British citizenship.

Because there was no genetic link, the couple could not obtain a parental order in the usual way. Instead, the High Court allowed them to pursue adoption, ensuring the children could remain with the only parents they had ever known.

The case shines a spotlight on the legal and emotional complexities of international surrogacy, raising important questions about:

• Safeguards for intended parents
• Accountability when clinics make life-changing errors
• The legal framework governing overseas surrogacy
• Whether current laws adequately protect modern families

The key takeaway?

Surrogacy can involve complex legal issues, particularly where arrangements take place overseas. This case highlights the importance of specialist legal advice from the very beginning.

👉 Read the full story: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/07/uk-based-couple-overseas-surrogacy-agency-twins-wrong-s***m

15/07/2026

Can assets you owned before marriage still be divided on divorce?

Many people assume the answer is no.

A recent High Court decision shows why that assumption can be wrong.

In a £51.5 million divorce, a husband argued that company shares he owned before the marriage should remain largely his because they were acquired before the relationship began.

The court disagreed.

It found that, over the course of the marriage, the shares had become "matrimonialised"—used to fund the family's lifestyle, property purchases and investments, and treated as a shared financial resource.

As a result, the shares formed part of the matrimonial assets and were divided equally.

The case is an important reminder that:

✔️ Pre-marital assets are not automatically protected.
✔️ How an asset is used during the marriage can be just as important as when it was acquired.
✔️ Long marriages and integrated finances can significantly affect the outcome of a financial settlement.

The key takeaway?

Owning an asset before marriage doesn't necessarily mean you'll keep it after divorce.

👉 Read our full analysis on the Family Law Cafe website.
https://familylawcafe.co.uk/news/court-finds-that-shares-owned-by-husband-before-marriage-had-become-matrimonial-property/

When a court decides upon a financial settlement on divorce it will divide the ‘matrimonial property’ between the parties. Anything that is not ‘matrimonial property’ will usually therefore remain the property of the spouse who owns it (unless it is required to meet the other party’s needs...