Category Archives: Stuart Barton

Pre- and Post-Marital Agreements Given Full Weight in Big Money Divorce

Couples who enter into pre- or post-marital agreements with their eyes open and with the...

Prolonged wait for reforms on financial provision divorce laws

The Government has recently revealed that Family Lawyers will unfortunately have to wait for up...

No Undue Pressure Involved in Divorce Deal Toasted with Champagne

It is quite common for divorcees to claim that they have been placed under undue...

Legal or Beneficial Ownership? The Issue Arises in Divorce Case

Almost the first thing a budding lawyer learns is the difference between legal and beneficial...

Big Money Divorce – Husband Pays for Failing to Engage in Proceedings

Many divorcees feel that their ex-spouses have over-egged their financial demands. Stuart Barton looks at...

Divorce – There Can Be a High Price for Failing to Negotiate Responsibly

Divorcees who are unwilling to give ground and negotiate responsibly with a view to achieving...

Relationship Ended in Acrimony? A Defamation Claim May Not Be the Answer

The acrimonious end of intimate relationships is sadly often marked by the making of wounding...

Foot-Dragging Divorcee Pays Price for Unnecessary COVID-19 Adjournment

Some divorcees drag their feet in a misguided attempt to put off the hour when...

Divorce – Financial Proceedings ‘Fast Heading for Ritz Hotel Status’

Justice that can be accessed only by the super-rich is not justice at all. Stuart...

Big Money Divorces – Judge Calls for Action to Limit Legal Costs

Stuart Barton looks at a recent case in which a senior family judge called for...