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14 February 2023

In search of a chimera: the best interests’ test in determining life or death for Baby A
Mary Welstead, CAP Fellow Harvard Law School; Visiting Professor in Family Law University of BuckinghamDetermining the fate of a seriously brain damaged baby is one of the most...
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10 February 2023

The recognition of polyamorous marriages in England and Wales
The House of Commons Library has published a briefing paper considering when polygamous marriages might be legally recognised. Currently, to be recognised as legally valid, all marriages which...
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10 February 2023

Government sets out strategy to reform children’s social care
The Government has set out its vision for reform of children's social care. The strategy – Stable Homes, Built on Love – is based on recommendations from three independent...
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3 February 2023

Relocation applications – tip and tricks for cases involving Australia
Leave to remove cases (also known as relocation applications) can be some of the most challenging cases that come before the family court.  Whilst any family matter can and often does elicit...
Georgina Huse
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26 January 2023

The treatment of transgender individuals in the Family Court – good practice
Reagan Persaud, Spire BarristersWhen it comes to trans people in the family court, have you ever wondered if you are using the right terminology? Are you getting the pronouns right? Is it their birth...
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20 January 2023

Extradition and family proceedings: where does the balance lie?
Mark Smith, 5 St Andrew’s HillA novel set of issues arise where a potential carer in family proceedings is also requested on an extradition warrant. The family court is determining where and...
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10 January 2023

Henry VI and the autonomy of infants
Andrew Bainham, Emeritus Reader in Family Law and Policy, University of CambridgeTaking the historical example of Henry VI, the infant king, this article explores the extent to which it is...
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10 January 2023

Where is the case law on the doctrine of detrimental reliance and to a wider extent how does this impact the need for a change in the law on cohabitation?
Kara Swift, Family Law in PartnershipVictoria Nottage, Family Law in PartnershipIn this article Kara Swift and Victoria Nottage start with an analysis of the case of Hudson v Hathway [2022] EWHC 631...
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10 January 2023

No-fault divorce: a step forward for the LGBTQ community
Lisa Robertson, Kingsley NapleyThe Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 introduced “no-fault divorce” which is considered by many to be one of the most significant reforms in the...
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10 January 2023

New law proposed to ban conversion therapy in the UK will not protect transgender people. What does this mean for transgender children and their parents?
April La, Family Associate, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLPConversion therapy aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity and unfortunately, it is not an uncommon practice in...
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