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The “pre-acquired” or “non-matrimonial” argument is one which has taken up much commentary in family law circles over recent years. However, the conundrum can be even more challenging when...

With the dawn of ‘no fault’ divorce almost upon us there is a sense of post-election frivolity reverberating throughout the sector, with the Government proudly patting itself on the back for...

What is changing?HMCTS have had the divorce portal for some time now, being used by family lawyers and by people wanting to deal with the process directly. The change is that it will now become the...

Predatory or forced marriages faced by individuals (usually elderly) whose mental capacity is in doubt or who are vulnerable to undue influence remain an open wound for many families.As things stand,...

Natasha Dzameh, Barrister, St John’s ChambersA summary of useful cases from 2021 in respect of claims for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and...

Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 allows the English family court to order financial provision for children. Applications under Schedule 1 can be made by parents, stepparents, guardians, special...

In a bid to make the United Arab Emirates (UAE) more attractive to outsiders to live and work, a new secular law has been introduced in Abu Dhabi enhancing the Gulf’s appeal to foreigners. The legal...

Naomi Cousins, PhD student, University of ManchesterThis article considers how parents are locating legal information online in the absence of publicly funded legal advice following the legal aid...

Lisa Parkinson, Family mediation trainer Family lawyers and mediators facilitate communication and co-operation between separated couples and parents, assisting them to resolve private matters...

Tom Carter, Family Law Barrister, Evaluator and Arbitrator at 1 Hare CourtRobert Williams, Managing Director, Evaluator and Arbitrator at Family Law Partners From their formal judicial...

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