John Pratley
How can I convert my opposite sex civil partnership to a marriage?
Civil partnerships were introduced in 2004 for same sex couples only who, at that time, were not permitted to marry. In 2014 same-sex...
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John Pratley
- Jan 27, 2020
- 2 min
Olive Groves And Olive Branches.
Olive Groves And Olive Branches. Mr Christoforou has enjoyed a brief, but probably unwelcome period in the limelight, at least amongst...
John Pratley
- Jan 23, 2020
- 3 min
Can I Emigrate With My Children?
Can I Emigrate With My Children? This can be one of the most difficult decisions separated parents face. Separating itself almost always...
John Pratley
- Jan 3, 2020
- 2 min
Which Is Better? Should We Have A Civil Partnership Or A Marriage?
From January 2020 all couples in England and Wales can choose between a civil partnership or a marriage. Civil partnerships were created...
John Pratley
- Oct 8, 2019
- 2 min
No Fault Divorce Is Unlikely To Become Law
No Fault Divorce Is Unlikely To Become Law The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which is intended to introduce no fault divorce,...
John Pratley
- Aug 17, 2019
- 3 min
Shared Day-To-Day Care
Shared Day-To-Day Care I am often asked, “if my daughter spends at least as much time at my house as she does at her mother’s, why do I...
John Pratley
- Apr 15, 2019
- 3 min
Are Pre-Nuptual Agreements Legal?
A High Court decision by Mr Justice Mostyn in March 2019 reminds us that not all prenuptial agreements will stand up, particularly if you...
John Pratley
- Apr 12, 2019
- 4 min
No Fault Divorce With Brexit & Knife Crime In The Headlines
The government’s commitment to introduce no-fault divorce legislation is welcomed, of course, by virtually everyone who works in the...
John Pratley
- Apr 8, 2019
- 3 min
When Do People Get Married?
On 1 April 2019 the ONS (Office for National Statistics) published its most recent data for marriages in England and Wales. The figures...
John Pratley
- Mar 5, 2019
- 5 min
What Exactly Is Unreasonable Behaviour?
There is no clear definition of how unreasonable your behaviour has to be, for your husband or wife to be able to divorce you. The phrase...
John Pratley
- Mar 5, 2019
- 5 min
CSA – RIP
On the 20 February 2019 the DWP published its latest “Child Support Agency quarterly summary of statistics” with data to December 2018....
John Pratley
- Nov 19, 2018
- 1 min
Two weeks in.
Apple Tree Family Law is entering its third week. We have had sone glitches on the website but hopefully those are now sorted. I am truly...
John Pratley
- Nov 1, 2018
- 1 min
Doors open November 1st.
Apple Tree Family Law opens its doors on 1 November 2018. Drawing on more than 25 years knowledge and experience, I aim to harness...
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