Pippa Allsop

Senior Associate, Michelmores

Pippa Allsop is an associate at Michelmores michelmores.com

The happy divorce: A possibility or a pipedream?

While an amicable separation may not always be achievable, solicitors on both 'sides' must take an active role in promoting such an outcome, believes Pippa Allsop

Making headlines from matrimonial disputes

Mainstream media reports of 'big money' divorces are riddled with inaccuracies, writes Pippa Allsop

Open Family Courts: Transparent justice or privacy invasion?

Is allowing unwarranted attention to be turned to famous divorcing couples the price you pay for an open court? What is, and how do you find, a good balance, asks Pippa Allsop

Top tips for the summer

Pippa Allsop on how to make a lasting impression during a vacation scheme

Reducing acrimony in later-life break ups

Pippa Allsop wonders whether the increase in 'silver splitters' and cohabiting couples is due to relaxation of social attitudes

Dead-end divorce fees

The government's latest tax on justice will hit separating partners - and family practitioners - hard, writes Pippa Allsop

Non-graduate solicitors: The black sheep of the profession?

Overall, there has been very little positive feedback following the proposed introduction of this self-professed 'competency benchmark', writes Pippa Allsop

Who's to blame for salacious media mania?

Pippa Allsop debates the catch 22 situation which sees irresponsible publishers feed the public's hunger for scandal

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