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Will the New “Mansion Tax” Affect Your Divorce? Here’s What You Need to Know
The latest Budget announcement introduces a new council tax surcharge on homes valued at £2 million or more from April 2028. It’s already been labelled a “mansion tax”, but the

Budget 2025: What the Changes Mean for Your Family Law Case or Settlement Negotiations
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Budget introduced a wide range of tax, benefit and cost-of-living measures that could have a direct impact on families going through divorce or separation. Whether you’re
Protecting International Wealth and Complex Assets During Divorce
When a relationship breaks down, those with internationally connected wealth face a unique set of challenges. Assets may sit across several jurisdictions, held through companies, trusts, investment structures, or family
When Family Law and Asylum Collide
The Case That Tested the Limits of Protection When international custody disputes overlap with asylum claims, the law faces an impossible question: should a child be returned to their home
The AI Judge Debate: Why It Matters for Your Divorce
The debate around AI in judicial decision-making and family law has begun in earnest. The Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, has once again pushed the legal world into
He Signed Away Millions to Save His Marriage — A Judge’s Ruling Exposes Five Hard Truths About Divorce Agreements
The Ultimate Gamble In moments of crisis, people often make decisions that feel right emotionally — but prove devastating legally. In FO v PN [2025] EWFC 327 (B) (09 May
When Is a Lawyer Not Your Lawyer?
A Court Ruling That Redefines Protection, Justice and Common Sense Introduction: The Paradox of Representation Most of us think we know what a lawyer is — someone you choose, who’s
A Paradigm of Excellence: Celebrating Global Recognition for Paradigm Family Law LLP
2025 has turned out to be an incredibly successful year for Paradigm Family Law LLP. Not only have we seen a marked increase in the number of clients placing their
