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Cohabiting: UK Law Lacks Protection

Posted: 23 May

 What the Law Doesn’t Give You: Many couples choose to live together without marrying or entering a civil partnership. This arrangement, known as cohabitation, has become the fastest-growing family structure in the country. However, despite its increasing prevalence, many...

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Calls to Ban Smacking Children in England and Northern Ireland

Posted: 21 March

Recent events have reignited calls for the abolition of smacking children in England and Northern Ireland. In the wake of the tragic death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has called on UK...

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Will I lose my assets if I divorce my spouse?

Posted: 20 November

There is a misconception in divorce cases that you will lose half of your assets. However, an equal share in assets is not always the case. The starting point for the court is to consider assets under the sharing...

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The Transparency in The Family Courts

Posted: 20 November

Transparency is foundational to building and sustaining a thriving justice system. It ensures that legal professionals can access judgments to understand how the law is being applied and create greater fairness and consistency. The public feel the benefit in...

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Private FDR’s pros and cons

Posted: 20 September

Do Private FDR’s offer a better alternative than Court-Based hearings in resolving financial matters?   A Private FDR is a voluntarily entered into process which can run concurrently with, or take place prior to, financial remedy proceedings within the...

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Hadkinson Orders:

Posted: 12 September

Keeping Compliant with Court Orders Hadkinson orders are a rare but powerful tool in the legal system, designed to ensure that parties comply with court orders. These orders are particularly important when a party has failed to meet obligations...

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Public Law Outline Meetings with Social Services

Posted: 09 December

What is a Public Law Outline meeting? A Public Law Outline meeting, or “PLO” meeting is the name Social Services, also known as the Local Authority, give to a meeting to discuss a child’s welfare. This is also sometimes...

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Family Mediation

Posted: 23 November

What is Mediation? Family mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution. It works by instructing a neutral and independent third party to help you resolve a conflict or dispute in an attempt to reach a mutually acceptable resolution....

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Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 has recently come under the scrutiny of the High Court

Posted: 24 July

S25 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (‘S25’) has recently come under the scrutiny of the High Court What is section 25?   What is section 25? Section 25 is a crucial provision which empowers the Court to examine and make...

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Pre-nuptial Agreements come before the Court again

Posted: 24 July

Pre-nuptial agreements come before the Court again in the case of MN v AN EWHC 613 (Fam) The background of the case  In this case the wife had assets of £62,000 and the husband £32.5 million. In 2005...

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Navigating the Ban on Single-Use Vapes

Legal Guidance for UK Businesses The UK government’s ban on single-use vapes marks a...

- 12 June 2025

Intermediate Courts: Backlog Solution

The answer to the Crown Court backlog crisis? With the Crown Court backlog at...

- 23 May 2025

Cohabiting: UK Law Lacks Protection

 What the Law Doesn’t Give You: Many couples choose to live together without marrying...

- 23 May 2025