by Patrick McMahon
10 October 2025
Covert Recordings in Family Proceedings: Family Justice Council Guidance
With audio and visual recording devices more prevalent than ever, parties in family proceedings are increasingly turning to making secret recordings in a hope to capture ‘proof’ in support of their case. However, the use of such recordings in family proceedings raises several legal, ethical and evidentiary questions.
by Kathy McQuillan
1 July 2025
Your pension when getting divorced – everything you need to know
When getting divorced it is natural to think about the immediate issues such as what happens to the matrimonial home or where the children are going to live, and who with.
by Jo-anne Lomax
20 May 2021
Divorce and Separation – who gets the family pet
It is an extremely difficult and emotional time when separation There is so much to consider, such as property matters, finances, assets and most importantly children if there are any. Another thing clients often ask me about is pets. Who cares for them? Who pays for their needs? In most cases, a couple will see […]
18 November 2019
The rise in stalking technology
Domestic abuse against intimate partners is sadly widespread: It affects nearly one in four women and one in six men at some point in their lives. There are one in seven children whom have been made witness to domestic abuse before their 18th birthday. In addition to physical and emotional violence, software, known as ‘spyware’ […]
