March | 2017 | Josiah-Lake Gardiner

Josiah-Lake Gardiner was in the Court of Appeal in February 2017 representing Julie Sharp in her appeal against the High Court decision of Sir Peter Singer in 2015.

The High Court awarded Julie’s former husband a property worth circa £1.1million and a lump sum of circa £1.6million. In addition, the husband was awarded a further lump sum of £60,000 to offset his claim for a share of Julie’s pension. The husband’s total award was ci…

In what circumstances is a local authority’s duty under ChA 1989, s 20 triggered? (R (on the application of Cunningham) v Hertfordshire County Council)

Family analysis: When does the local authority assume responsibility for a ‘child in need’ or ‘looked after child’? David Josiah-Lake, solicitor and collaborative family lawyer at Josiah-Lake Gardiner, discusses the issue in the recent case of R (on the application of…

Same Sex Parenting (The Male Perspective)

The desire to be a parent is not specific to gender or sexual orientation. In the past, for many gay men the decision to come out as gay was often coupled with an acceptance that they would never be a parent. Societal norms (and the facts of biology) taught them that…

Civil partnership opens to all on the Isle of Man

Family analysis: The Isle of Man has passed an equal marriage law allowing heterosexual couples to enter into civil partnerships. Is the UK likely to follow suit? David Josiah-Lake, solicitor and collaborative family lawyer at Josiah-Lake Gardiner, looks at the issue.
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