Litigation should always be seen as a last resort; it is often viewed as the “nuclear option” and it is very difficult to maintain an amicable relationship after proceedings have started. Litigation is also becoming increasingly costly and time-consuming, leading parties to consider other means of dispute resolution. Recognised by courts, practitioners, and clients alike for its efficiency and flexibility, mediation offers parties an opportunity to achieve mutually acceptable

In August, Newell Legal reported on the developments in UK divorce law that arose from a Supreme Court judgment . In that case, the...

A recent Supreme Court decision held that being unhappily married is not grounds to permit a divorce in England and Wales. It should be...