MK Family Law

 From Guest Blogger, Bruce Hale of Modern Family Law     The family law bar is facing a number of challenges posed by the global pandemic.  Much has already been written on the impact of the pandemic to matters of child custody and support.  Lesser known are issues in family formation, which are aggravated when they take place on the international stage. Many countries around the world restrict or ban certain forms of assisted procreation.  In most countries, surrogacy is banned outright or only available in very limited circumstances.  Gamete donation in many countries can also be subject to strict limitations.  Even fertility procedures, such as IVF, might not be available to all who seek to become parents. Because of these limitations in other countries, the United States is a destination for people who need fertility treatment or third-party assisted procreation.  In the United States, individuals and couples enjoy a generally broader set...

From Guest Blogger, Subham Jain in Delhi, India Implications of Lockdown on Family Law Cases in Indian Jurisdiction: Present & Future While many are enjoying the time being spent with the families, there are many who are facing difficulty in keeping intact their marital cord. There is a tremendous spike in the calls to family law lawyers where their clients are waiting for the courts to open to file divorce. Being forced to live together at these times, even small disagreements are turning out to be a major issue and further worsening existing disputes.  Rise in Domestic Violence and measures taken Since the initiation of lockdown, instances of domestic violence have increased. Couples are finding it difficult to cope with the increasing mental health issues. All this is happening when the sale of liquor is prohibited during lockdown, which is considered as intimate partner of domestic violence. Women are finding it difficult to report cases considering the proh...

From Guest Blogger, James Netto of Dawson Cornwell  in London Abduction in times of corona Much to the ire of certain abducting parents, it is still business (almost) as usual for the High Court of Justice in London. Although the UK is on lockdown preventing people from leaving home bar in very specific circumstances, our courts have been obliged to adapt exceptionally rapidly. Family lawyers are in totally new territory: for a steadfastly cautious profession known more for its wigs and gowns rather for than for its working of Google Hangouts, the last month has been a very, very steep learning curve. With detailed and radical guidance emanating from our highest judges and professional organisations effectively overnight, the profession is gradually getting used to hearings occurring remotely – either by telephone, or by webcam. So how is it going so far? Although it has not been without some bumps in the road, the higher courts are functioning with relative ease. Judge...