Domestic Abuse

The Right Side of History: Protection Against Domestic Abuse as a Key Theme of the Government Consultation into Financial Remedies

The Right Side of History: Protection Against Domestic Abuse as a Key Theme of the Government Consultation into Financial Remedies

Despite our increased understanding of the societal cost of domestic abuse and the ability of the FRC to reflect it, translating this into action to protect the victim-survivors of domestic abuse has remained low on the FRC’s list of priorities. The reason why: resources.

TLATA and Economic Abuse

Is economic abuse relevant when determining property ownership between former cohabitants? Explicit references to economic abuse in TLATA claims may be rare, but a review of case-law shows its relevance. This article explores four scenarios in which economic abuse can be relevant in TLATA claims.

Fair Shares Supplementary Reports: An Overview

Following the Fair Shares Report, additional analysis was undertaken on the dataset, resulting in four supplementary Reports. This article provides a summary of the findings from these additional Reports, drawing out some of the key issues going forward with regards to policy and practice.

K v P (Criminal Solicitor as Court-Appointed QLR) [2025] EWFC 321

Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division. A court-appointed QLR was terminated in children proceedings where the same QLR was acting in a parallel criminal case, as the dual representation undermines the protective aims of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 scheme for vulnerable witnesses.

RC v FP [2025] EWFC 123

Mr Nicholas Allen KC sitting as deputy High Court judge. Judgment in private law children proceedings extending transparency order until child’s 18th birthday.

Reflecting Domestic Abuse in Financial Proceedings: a Comparative Analysis of English and Australian Approaches Since the Family Law Amendment (No 2) Act 2024

Reflecting Domestic Abuse in Financial Proceedings: a Comparative Analysis of English and Australian Approaches Since the Family Law Amendment (No 2) Act 2024

A significant shift in the treatment of domestic abuse within financial remedy proceedings will shortly take effect in Australia. Following Royal Assent on 10 December 2024, the Family Law Amendment (No 2) Act 2024 will introduce reforms that require courts to account for the impact of family violence on property

Domestic Abuse, Nuptial Agreements and Financial Remedies: A Cultural Shift?

Domestic Abuse, Nuptial Agreements and Financial Remedies: A Cultural Shift?

As family practitioners will know, the dynamics involved in negotiating nuptial agreements are no less nuanced than those in other parts of our work. There can be power imbalances, cultural clashes and differing perceptions of fairness. As we become more alive to the prevalence and forms of domestic abuse and