Our articles are written by experts in their field and include barristers, solicitors, judges, mediators, academics and professionals from a range of related disciplines. Family Law provides a platform for debate for all the important topics, from divorce and care proceedings to transparency and access to justice. If you would like to contribute please email editor@familylaw.co.uk.
Spotlight
Read the Family Law Blog
Read It Here First
Write for Family Law
If you would like the chance to write for us get in touch.
Contact Us
Brexit
Ongoing Family Law coverage
Find Out More
A day in the life Of...
Read on
Trending articles
Card image

10 September 2019

Broken bonds
On 4 September in Westminster, grandparents and family professionals gathered together for Broken Bonds, a grandparent’s action day.The event explored the plight of grandchildren estranged from their...
Card image
On 25 October 1980, the world’s greatest powers entered into a unanimous international agreement. The subject: Discussing methods of securing the prompt return of children wrongfully removed to...
Card image
The Queen has appointed 159 Recorders on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable Robert Buckland QC MP, and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Right Honourable The Lord...
Card image
The 'Commorientes Rule' is (meaning 'simultaneous deaths') found in Section 184 of the Law of Property Act 1925.  This rule states that if two or more people die in circumstances where it is not...
Card image
The new legislation, introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 2 September 2019, aims to ensure that children’s best interests are at the centre of every family law case and that children’s views are...
Card image
The Civil Justice Council has compiled a consultation report, Vulnerable Witnesses and Parties Within Civil Proceedings: Current Position and Recommendations For Change with recommendations on how to...
Card image

4 September 2019

Service by Whatsapp?
In a recent dispute between cohabitees, the court has upheld an order that a claim form could be served on a defendant out of the jurisdiction by way of a Whatsapp message.The case is that of Gray v...
Card image
Cafcass this week welcomes a new Chief Executive. Jacky’s appointment was announced in May this year and she has since been concluding her role as Director of Children’s Services at...
Card image
A YouGov poll commissioned by fathers’ rights group FNF Both Parents Matter Cymru concludes that 8 out of 10 respondents agreed that there should be a legal presumption that children should spend...
Card image
LexisNexis is delighted to announce the shortlist of nominees for the Family Law Awards 2019.The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday 27 November at the Ballroom South Bank, one of the most...
Show
10
Results
Go to page of 387