Andrew Barton
@abarton.bsky.social
Family Solicitor | International Divorce Specialist | Partner at Stephens Scown LLP
Just submitted “matrimonialisation” to the Collins English Dictionary. Let’s see if it makes the cut... #neologism #languageevolution #CollinsDictionary #divorce #financialremedies
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Just submitted “matrimonialisation” to the Collins English Dictionary. Let’s see if it makes the cut... #neologism #languageevolution #CollinsDictionary #divorce #financialremedies
The House of Lords has published a focus document dealing with the recent Fair Shares report and will be considering the document in a short debate on 10 November 2025. 3.1 and 3.2 deal with the responses to the document thus far...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The House of Lords has published a focus document dealing with the recent Fair Shares report and will be considering the document in a short debate on 10 November 2025. 3.1 and 3.2 deal with the responses to the document thus far...
lordslibrary.parliament.uk/financial-pr...
lordslibrary.parliament.uk/financial-pr...
The digital divorce route has clearly helped improve delays in the processing of divorce applications. A remarkable improvement against the background of funding cuts - a truly incredible achievement for HMCTS #divorce
September 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The digital divorce route has clearly helped improve delays in the processing of divorce applications. A remarkable improvement against the background of funding cuts - a truly incredible achievement for HMCTS #divorce
Interesting stats on the volume of paper and digital divorce applications in recent HMCTS stats. A notable increase post-law change in 2022 that an exclusively paper process would have buckled under the weight of...? #divorce #financialremedies
September 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Interesting stats on the volume of paper and digital divorce applications in recent HMCTS stats. A notable increase post-law change in 2022 that an exclusively paper process would have buckled under the weight of...? #divorce #financialremedies
An updated ES2 asset schedule is now required in all FR cases including a built-in currency converter, clear version tracking + case details “Agreed clarifications”. Courts are expecting full compliance. At present note that cell E129 incorrectly adds E33
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July 8, 2025 at 7:48 AM
An updated ES2 asset schedule is now required in all FR cases including a built-in currency converter, clear version tracking + case details “Agreed clarifications”. Courts are expecting full compliance. At present note that cell E129 incorrectly adds E33
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My thoughts on the Supreme Court Standish judgment www.stephens-scown.co.uk/family/divor...
Standish Supreme Court Ruling | Divorcing Couples Significance
The Supreme Court has clarified the legal approach to non-matrimonial property in the case of Standish v Standish.
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July 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My thoughts on the Supreme Court Standish judgment www.stephens-scown.co.uk/family/divor...
Still coming to terms with my creation today and I’m reminded of this…#excel
June 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Still coming to terms with my creation today and I’m reminded of this…#excel
@theomedia.bsky.social have you uncovered an AI music notation solution that is any good? Lots of options but nothing I’ve found that can accurately transcribe jazz piano solos with accuracy, for example??
May 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
@theomedia.bsky.social have you uncovered an AI music notation solution that is any good? Lots of options but nothing I’ve found that can accurately transcribe jazz piano solos with accuracy, for example??
The case of Standish begins in the Supreme Court today to consider one question crucial to most divorcing couples: “when one partner in a marriage has accumulated assets prior to tying the knot, what portion should the other partner receive on divorce”. supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
Standish (Appellant) v Standish (Respondent) - UK Supreme Court
When does non-matrimonial property become matrimonial property in the context of financial remedy proceedings, and how should the sharing principle be applied to such property?
supremecourt.uk
April 30, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The case of Standish begins in the Supreme Court today to consider one question crucial to most divorcing couples: “when one partner in a marriage has accumulated assets prior to tying the knot, what portion should the other partner receive on divorce”. supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
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Broken Justice: how Europe let its courts decay
https://www.ft.com/content/1db340c7-c880-4159-bed2-15b8c10ccbc5
https://www.ft.com/content/1db340c7-c880-4159-bed2-15b8c10ccbc5
Broken Justice: how Europe let its courts decay
Underfunding of the continent’s justice systems is a threat to democracy, senior lawyers warn
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April 27, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Broken Justice: how Europe let its courts decay
https://www.ft.com/content/1db340c7-c880-4159-bed2-15b8c10ccbc5
https://www.ft.com/content/1db340c7-c880-4159-bed2-15b8c10ccbc5
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The cover of this week’s Economist.
April 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The cover of this week’s Economist.
A handy critique of Wells sharing and application of Versteegh discounting by Peel J in BR v BR www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWF...
BR v BR [2025] EWFC 88 (04 April 2025)
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April 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A handy critique of Wells sharing and application of Versteegh discounting by Peel J in BR v BR www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWF...
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Comparisons between Trumpism and Brexit are unhelpful.
Though its delusions were disastrous, the UK Conservative leadership repeatedly pivoted away from the worst abyss when faced with consequences even if that meant dumping Cummings, Johnson and Truss in ways Republicans will not with Trump.
Though its delusions were disastrous, the UK Conservative leadership repeatedly pivoted away from the worst abyss when faced with consequences even if that meant dumping Cummings, Johnson and Truss in ways Republicans will not with Trump.
April 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Comparisons between Trumpism and Brexit are unhelpful.
Though its delusions were disastrous, the UK Conservative leadership repeatedly pivoted away from the worst abyss when faced with consequences even if that meant dumping Cummings, Johnson and Truss in ways Republicans will not with Trump.
Though its delusions were disastrous, the UK Conservative leadership repeatedly pivoted away from the worst abyss when faced with consequences even if that meant dumping Cummings, Johnson and Truss in ways Republicans will not with Trump.
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M v F & Another. Mrs Justice Harris permits a mother to tell her story in interviews and talks under an alias we will publish a report on this lengthy judgment soon. #transparency #OpenJustice #FamilyCourt #FreedomIfExpression: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/fam/202...
M v F & Anor -
Find Case Law
- The National Archives
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April 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
M v F & Another. Mrs Justice Harris permits a mother to tell her story in interviews and talks under an alias we will publish a report on this lengthy judgment soon. #transparency #OpenJustice #FamilyCourt #FreedomIfExpression: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/fam/202...
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Just in case...anyone, anyone...you needed a reminder...anyone, anyone...that Ben Stein...anyone, anyone...was not only a actor, but a great economic professor.
Tarriffs are BAD economics.
Tarriffs are BAD economics.
Tariffs are B-A-D Economics.
YouTube video by National Retail Federation
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April 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Just in case...anyone, anyone...you needed a reminder...anyone, anyone...that Ben Stein...anyone, anyone...was not only a actor, but a great economic professor.
Tarriffs are BAD economics.
Tarriffs are BAD economics.
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April 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Reposted by Andrew Barton
April 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
New research highlights prevalence of the divorce gap where couples try to split assets without the help of lawyers. www.ft.com/content/fe6f...
UK women’s incomes halve in year following divorce, survey finds
New research shows one in five struggle to afford basic household bills
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April 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
New research highlights prevalence of the divorce gap where couples try to split assets without the help of lawyers. www.ft.com/content/fe6f...
Anyone? anyone?
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off “TARIFFS”
YouTube video by Write For Screen
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April 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Anyone? anyone?
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youtube.com/shorts/RUAuL...
Demographics isn’t always the sexiest topic in the world, but ignoring the sensationalist title of the video, @kurzgesagt.org do a fantastic job of running the numbers here... youtu.be/Ufmu1WD2TSk?...
SOUTH KOREA IS OVER
YouTube video by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
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April 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Demographics isn’t always the sexiest topic in the world, but ignoring the sensationalist title of the video, @kurzgesagt.org do a fantastic job of running the numbers here... youtu.be/Ufmu1WD2TSk?...
Divorce numbers are down year on year, however delays appear to be worsening with average time from application to conditional order 45 weeks and to final order 70 weeks, up 3 and 2 weeks respectively from the equivalent 2023 quarter #divorce
March 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Divorce numbers are down year on year, however delays appear to be worsening with average time from application to conditional order 45 weeks and to final order 70 weeks, up 3 and 2 weeks respectively from the equivalent 2023 quarter #divorce
New Court statistics out confirming between October and December 24, financial remedy application numbers are up 5% and the number of disposal events are up 29% compared to the same period in 2023 #divorce #financialremedy
March 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
New Court statistics out confirming between October and December 24, financial remedy application numbers are up 5% and the number of disposal events are up 29% compared to the same period in 2023 #divorce #financialremedy
One in 10 divorcees have forgotten to remove ex spouse as beneficiary of their life insurance according to Legal & General healthcareandprotection.com/one-in-10-di...
One in 10 divorcees have forgotten to remove ex as beneficiary – Legal & General
One in 10 divorcees have forgotten to remove their former spouse as the beneficiary of their life insurance policy. Research
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March 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
One in 10 divorcees have forgotten to remove ex spouse as beneficiary of their life insurance according to Legal & General healthcareandprotection.com/one-in-10-di...
New guidance released emphasising the restrictions on the sharing of information outside of court in family proceedings www.gov.uk/guidance/sha...
Sharing information outside of court in family proceedings
When you can share information about your case, what you can share and what to do if someone else shares information.
www.gov.uk
March 25, 2025 at 8:12 AM
New guidance released emphasising the restrictions on the sharing of information outside of court in family proceedings www.gov.uk/guidance/sha...
New guidance published today on the move from digital to paper in the Family Court. Includes the promise of "dedicated support on the phone or by webchat through our Court and Tribunal Service Centre". www.gov.uk/government/c...
From paper to digital: bringing more peace of mind to separating couples
Getting divorced is a significant life event that affects thousands of people each year in England and Wales.
www.gov.uk
March 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
New guidance published today on the move from digital to paper in the Family Court. Includes the promise of "dedicated support on the phone or by webchat through our Court and Tribunal Service Centre". www.gov.uk/government/c...