Donna Leigh

The law up to now Until now, the only ground for divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership was ‘irretrievable breakdown’. In relation to divorce, the petitioner was required evidence this irretrievable breakdown by...

Back in 2016, Pamela Donnellan examined the prospect of a 'no-fault' divorce option being introduced into England and Wales. That prospect now looks like becoming a reality soon, though not soon enough for many. Especially for those...

The Ministry of Justice has announced that it has scrapped the time limits that have, to date, prevented many victims of domestic abuse from obtaining legal aid for Family Court proceedings. The limited evidence requirements have also been broadened. ...