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By the time you read this we may have a new government. At the time of writing it’s anyone’s guess what shape it will be, but however things turn out, I’m hopeful – rather than full of expectation –...

Adoption is most commonly understood to be a process where a person or couple assume care of an unknown child following a rigorous assessment either carried out by their Local Authority or local...

Samantha Woodham and Harry Gates, 4 Paper BuildingsWhat would the family lawyer do, presented with a blank piece of paper and tasked with the design of a new roadmap for resolving financial and...

Natalie O'Shea, Professional Support Lawyer, Withers LLP‘We are talking about protecting the future of the farm, Tony, the thing we have worked for all our lives…it concerns the whole family. Being...

Jacqueline Marks, Coram ChambersThis article explores through the lens of a psychodynamic framework how we, as family lawyers, relate to our clients. By using an analogy of the solicitor/client...

Patrick J Gilmore, Deans Court ChambersPatrick compares the two leading cases involving aspects of gender dysphoria. In doing so Patrick reviews how the Family Court have developed in line with...

Judith Crisp, District JudgeProfessor Rosemary Hunter, Kent Law School, University of KentWhilst it is common to consider domestic abuse in proceedings concerning children, little thought is given to...

Mental health and wellbeing is becoming increasingly important, not only within daily life but in family law cases. A family breakdown and/or disagreements between parents as to the arrangements for...

What is your position and what do you do on a day-to-day basis?I am a family law partner at Irwin Mitchell and have recently joined the national team, working out of the London and Birmingham offices....

I act as a Deputy for many clients, young and old, with different needs, requests and expectations. I manage their money and need to make best interest decisions daily.When a client lacks capacity to...

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