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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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Permission for Take-Off… The Legal Position on Travelling Abroad with Children

Posted: 10 July

For many families, going on a summer holiday is anticipated with excitement all year long. When parents are separated, however, travelling with children can end up being a headache. You may be wondering if your children can go on...

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Is there a difference between a McKenzie Friend and a Litigation Friend?

Posted: 25 May

Friends like these… Explaining McKenzie Friends and Litigation Friends Any person in Court proceedings who is not legally represented (known as a litigant in person) has the right to have reasonable assistance from a layperson. This person is sometimes...

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Pre-Nuptial Agreements – are they necessary?

Posted: 19 May

When Pre-Nuptial Agreements, or ‘Pre-Nups’ are mentioned, people often think of celebrities safeguarding their millions. In America, Pre-Nups are more common as they hold great weight in American Courts. In the UK, Pre-Nups are not quite as powerful yet...

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New rules for IDVAs & ISVAs

Posted: 24 April

Practice Guidance has been issued in relation to new rules on the attendance of Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) and Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs) at Hearings in the Family Court, which came into force on 6 April 2023....

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Changes to Family Legal Aid

Posted: 13 April

From 1 March 2023, changes to Family Legal Aid came into effect. Means-free Legal Aid will now be available for parents and those with parental responsibility when opposing applications for placement and adoption orders in public family law proceedings...

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Changes to Separated Parents Information Programme

Posted: 05 April

The Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP) ceased from 29 March 2023, following the programme being subject to a research and evidence review. This led to a redesigned model which was more focussed on the child, contained updated content, and...

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Public Law Outline (PLO)

Posted: 27 March

‘Take this letter to a Solicitor Now’ – Letter Before Proceedings Public Law Outline (PLO) If you have parental responsibility for a child and receive a letter from Social Services saying they are concerned about your child or children...

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Good Divorce Week 2022

Posted: 23 November

We are supporting Good Divorce Week, an annual campaign by Resolution to promote a child-focused and amicable approach to divorce and separation. Who are Resolution? Resolution are an organisation of family lawyers and other professionals committed to a proactive...

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Financial Remedy Orders – do you need one?

Posted: 27 October

With divorce applications now being completed online, the quick and easy process has led some to forget about a crucial aspect of separation. What is a Financial Remedy Order? A Financial Remedy Order sets out how the finances within...

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Planning for Your Blended Family’s Future

Blended families are now more common than ever. Many people are starting new relationships,...

- 30 June 2025

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