When it comes to family proceedings, the default position is that each party covers their own legal costs. If there is some unreasonable conduct by one of the parties, or circumstances that are deemed relevant enough to warrant some kind of financial support or guarantee, then the courts may take this into consideration and orders […]
Monthly Archives: December 2021
Welcome Katherine!
We are absolutely delighted to welcome Katherine Sun who joins us as a Legal Assistant. She has already shown herself to be extremely hardworking and friendly, fitting in to the team excellently. After working in one of the leading entertainment companies in Beijing, Sohu, Inc, as a legal advisor for 4 years, Katherine came […]
Copyright Confusion! Work done in ‘personal time’ deemed to be owned by employer instead of employee.
Everyone likes to be rewarded for the work they do, and it is a well-known fact that employees who feel valued by their employers tend to be more productive and achieve a more harmonious work/life balance. However, in some circumstances there can be friction in the work place. One such issue that has arisen […]
Mother’s plan to keep child backfires! A look into child custody and supervised contact
The love and responsibility that parents feel for their children can be one of the most powerful things in the world. Often, parents will make life decisions based around what is best for their children, even when it means a harder life for themselves. However, there are times when parents can make the wrong decisions […]
Welcome Xinru!
We are thrilled to announce Xinru Jia has joined us as a Legal Assistant, and has already shown herself to be a fantastic addition to our firm! Xinru achieved her bachelor’s degree in law in 2020 from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, she then graduated from UCL in 2021 with master’s degree in […]
Welcome Xijia!
We are so pleased to welcome Xijia Xie into our firm, joining us as a Legal Assistant. He has proven himself to be dedicated and knowledgeable, a real asset to our team! Xijia is a qualified public service interpreter (DPSI English Law Pathway, Mandarin/English). He completed his MA in Law while studying at the […]
Why would one want to have a clean break regarding matrimonial assets in divorce?
Written by Xinlei Zhang. The recent case of Sismey v Salandron [2021] 10 WLUK 372 illustrates the importance of having a clear break following a divorce settlement. It concerns a divorce settlement which was not effective during the parties’ lifetime, but only came into force by way of a will on one party’s death. […]
Father takes legal action against ‘globe-trotting’ mother in order to claim child back from an unwanted nomadic lifestyle – a lesson in habitual residence.
There are many issues that can arise between parents, often related to their own children. It is true that being responsible for a young person is difficult, but it can be made even harder when the parents themselves stop seeing eye to eye on important matters, such as how and where the child lives. […]
