UK Statistics

In 1961, there were 27,200 divorces in Great Britain, which by 1969 had doubled to 55,600. The number of divorces then doubled again by 1972, to 124,600 in Great Britain and 124,900 in the United Kingdom. This latter increase was partly a 'one-off' effect of the Divorce Reform Act 1969 in England and Wales, which came into effect in 1971.

[Source: statistics.gov.uk]

Stop Press

July 2009 - London Tango Dance Documentary

Vanessa stars in London Tango, a feature length documentary which follows the journey of six individuals, who share a passion for dancing. In the film, Vaness learns to foxtrot and waltz alongside Strictly Come Dancing star Andrew Cuerden.

The movie premieres at the Notting Hill Film Festival this month (July 2009).

June 2007 - VideoJug

Vanessa has produced a series of informative Flash™ Videos that can be viewed on the VideoJug website. In these videos Vanessa explains in clear, concise and accessible language all the right, responsibilities, legal issues and difficulties that go with the whole business of divorce. She’ll guide you through from the decision to divorce to the decree absolute. [View Videos]

March 2007 - Channel 4

Did you see Vanessa on 'The Insider' programme - Channel 4 on 16th march 2007, where Vanessa campaigned in the law for cohabitees? What will the Government do on this issue or has the same already been predetermined?

March 2007

Lloyd Platt & Company are continuing to campaign on the following issues over the next few months:-

Issues arising on the intended closure of the CSA.
Issues arising out of new laws for cohabitees.
Issues arising out of contact and residences for fathers.
Continuing to bring cases before the High Court and Court of Appeal in relation to the interpretation of the cases of Miller and McFarlane for ongoing maintenance payments.