by Polly Morgan | Jan 25, 2020 | Cases, Comment, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
Once, back when I was a full-time solicitor, I was telephoned for a divorce by a nice married couple. They were sitting at the kitchen table in one of their houses, having been separated for a number of years and each was happily living with a new partner. They were...
by Lucy R | Sep 5, 2019 | Cases, FCReportingWatch
This week has seen the headline : Mum whose violent husband was jailed can’t get a divorce – because he says no, appear in the Daily Mirror. The same story is covered under the slightly less bold headline in the Metro : Abusive husband still controlling...
by Paul M | Feb 19, 2019 | Analysis, Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
Divorcing couples who cannot agree how to divide their property can, as an alternative to costly and time consuming litigation, refer the matter to an arbitrator. But if one of them isn’t happy about the outcome, the matter could still end up in court. The recent case...
by reporting watch team | Apr 14, 2018 | Cases, FCReportingWatch
The Telegraph is one of a number of newspapers to report on the decision of the Court of Appeal to refuse the appeal of Mrs Waggott asking for an increase in her divorce award, and to allow the appeal of Mr Waggot, asking for the duration of her maintenance award to...
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by Paul M | Feb 25, 2018 | Analysis, Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
“Secrecy in the court system is a growing concern. The press has a duty to uphold the principle of open justice and act as the eyes and ears of the public in the courts. The Times will resist any attempts to erode those principles.” So concludes a front page story in...
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