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Family Court Confidential

Posted: 05 August

What You Can (and Can’t) Share Outside the Courtroom Why Confidentiality Matters In family court proceedings, the sharing of information outside the courtroom is strictly regulated. This is to protect the privacy of those involved, particularly when children are...

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Planning for Your Blended Family’s Future

Posted: 30 June

Blended families are now more common than ever. Many people are starting new relationships, getting married, and entering civil partnerships later in life. Often bringing children from previous relationships. Being part of a blended family comes with unique legal...

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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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Grandparents’ Rights Your Guide to UK Law

Do Grandparents Have Automatic Contact? Family relationships can become strained during separations or family...

- 22 August 2025

Government to Repeal the Vagrancy Act

Decriminalising Rough Sleeping and Begging in England and Wales What Is the Vagrancy Act...

- 05 August 2025

Family Court Confidential

What You Can (and Can’t) Share Outside the Courtroom Why Confidentiality Matters In family...

- 05 August 2025