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The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), often referred to as “Clare’s Law”, was implemented across all police forces in England and Wales in March 2014. It means members of the public can ask...
A cohabitation agreementHistorically, cohabitation agreements, sometimes known as “no-Nups”, were frowned upon as they were seen to encourage sexual relations outside of marriage. Thankfully, times...
The Family Law Awards 2022 has extended the deadline for entries until 24 June. You can enter here.The Family Law Awards brings the family law community together for its biggest night of the...
More victims of rape and sexual offences will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a measure rolled out to a further 14 locations.The scheme, which has already been successful...
Towards the back end of April, the Justice Committee called on the Government to do more to tackle the lengthy backlog facing the court system. Considering the widely publicised staff shortages and...
The case of Randhawa v Randhawa (Divorce: Decree Absolute, Set Aside, Forgery) [2022] EWFC B7 which came before HHJ Moradifar is most definitely an interesting case, and whilst the facts of this case...
The Family Law Awards 2022 is now open for entries! You can enter here.The Family Law Awards brings the family law community together for its biggest night of the year, celebrating excellence,...
Fiona Hay, Harcourt ChambersThis article discusses the current practice in relation to pension sharing and offsetting, in particular the use of Pension on Divorce Experts, division by CE/income,...
Tahina Akther, Director Wildcat Law, College ChambersThis article explores the main types of pensions commonly encountered, defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) and why they should be...
Shammi Ruprah, Stewarts LawIn March, a landmark event was held on behalf of the Family Solutions Group by Kingsley Napley and Family Law in Partnership, ‘Taking the Fight out of Family Separation:...