Family Court’s divorce settlement emphasises wife’s role in childcare
February 18th 2025A Family Court judge has finalised a divorce settlement that highlights the importance of the wife’s role as the primary carer for the couple’s nine-year-old twin sons. Nina Bernard, Graduate Solicitor Apprentice in our Family Law team reports on this recent case. District Judge Hatvany ruled that the 58-year-old wife would receive a larger share of the couple’s assets to meet the needs of the children who live with her.…
Award-winning student starts law apprenticeship after finishing top of her class
September 5th 2024AN INSPIRATIONAL student who fitted her degree around running her own business and raising a family is embarking on a career in law on the back of winning two university awards. Nina Bernard, 41, is starting a solicitor apprenticeship with Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors after showing immediate potential during her studies and while working part-time as a legal assistant with the law firm for the past year. Nina has worked tirelessly…