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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

With The Best Will In The World: Law Commission Reports On Modernising Wills Law

Following an initial public consultation in 2017, and a supplementary consultation in 2023, the Law Commission has today produced a Report in which it makes recommendations...

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Hunters

Signed, Sealed… Disputed: Aretha Franklin's Sons Battle Over Hidden Handwritten Wills

When the Queen of Soul passed away in 2018, she left more than just a legacy of timeless music – she also left behind a legal mess.

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Dividing Finances During Divorce: What You Need To Know About Consent Orders

One of the most challenging aspects of any separation is deciding who gets what, and how to make those decisions legally binding.

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Mental Health Week: Navigating Child Law Proceedings With Care (14 May 2025)

Family law proceedings, particularly those involving children, are inherently stressful due to the very nature of these proceedings. The breakdown of relationships, custody of children, and care proceedings can often stem...

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Dying Intestate: How The Law Handles Estates Without A Will

United Kingdom Family

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Parker Bullen

The Intestacy Rule And What This Means For The Liam Payne Estate

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

What VE Day Can Teach Us About Divorce: Finding Peace After Difficulties At Home

United Kingdom Family

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Parker Bullen

A Guide To The Laws Of Intestacy In England And Wales And The Importance Of Drafting A Will

United Kingdom Family

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Giambrone & Partners

What You Need To Know About Financial Remedy Proceedings (9 May 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Probate Lawyer Explains What Will Happen To Liam Payne's Estate Without A Will

United Kingdom Family

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Higgs LLP

Thinking About Divorce: What You Need To Know (Video)

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Emergency Child Protection Orders: When And How They Are Issued (6 May 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Contesting A Will When A Person Has Dementia

United Kingdom Family

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Higgs LLP

Family Law Comparative Guide

United Kingdom Family

Mills & Reeve

CSRD's ESRS Draft Work Plan Faces Rejection At Latest EFRAG Meeting

United Kingdom Commercial

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Proskauer Rose LLP

The Growth Of Asset-based Finance In Private Credit Markets

United Kingdom Finance

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Macfarlanes LLP

Boardroom To Breach: 5 Cyber Threats That Will Define Your Leadership In Times Of Disruption

United Kingdom Technology

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AlixPartners

UK Immigration Reform: May 2025 White Paper Overview

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WestBridge Business Immigration

M&C In The News - The Dark Side Of Going Viral: Why Startups Must Prioritise IP Protection

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Marks & Clerk

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Dividing Finances During Divorce: What You Need To Know About Consent Orders

One of the most challenging aspects of any separation is deciding who gets what, and how to make those decisions legally binding.

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Rothera Bray

Mental Health Week: Navigating Child Law Proceedings With Care (14 May 2025)

Family law proceedings, particularly those involving children, are inherently stressful due to the very nature of these proceedings. The breakdown of relationships, custody of children, and care proceedings can often stem...

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The Intestacy Rule And What This Means For The Liam Payne Estate

When someone passes away, they leave behind assets and liabilities (their Estate) that need to be dealt with. Who is responsible for handling the Estate depends...

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What VE Day Can Teach Us About Divorce: Finding Peace After Difficulties At Home

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A Guide To The Laws Of Intestacy In England And Wales And The Importance Of Drafting A Will

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Marriage Visit Visa Essentials | How To Apply For A Marriage Visit Visa In The UK (Video)

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Latitude Law

How To Apply For A UK Family Visit Visa ( Part 1) | UK Family Visit Visa Guide (Video)

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Latitude Law

Can I Get Married In The UK On A Visitor Visa?

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Mental Health Week: Navigating Child Law Proceedings With Care (14 May 2025)

Family law proceedings, particularly those involving children, are inherently stressful due to the very nature of these proceedings. The breakdown of relationships, custody of children, and care proceedings can often stem...

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

What VE Day Can Teach Us About Divorce: Finding Peace After Difficulties At Home

As we reflect on VE Day, it is natural to look back on the end of one of the most difficult periods in global history, and to celebrate the rebuilding and renewal that followed.

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Parker Bullen

What You Need To Know About Financial Remedy Proceedings (9 May 2025)

Financial remedy proceedings are a key part of the legal process following divorce or judicial separation. These proceedings enable separating couples to resolve how assets...

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Thinking About Divorce: What You Need To Know (Video)

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Divorce If You're A British Diplomat

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Withers LLP

While Giving To Charity Is Honourable, It Cannot Be Done To The Detriment Of The Spouse

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Mortlake Law & Mediation

Principles vs Resources: Conduct And The Law Commission Scoping Report

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Hunters

Could Pep Guardiola Help Change Our Divorce Culture?

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Delays In Pension Valuations For Divorce Challenged In Legal Action

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Hunters

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Fraud – Do We Have A Dodgy Document?

Fraud is something to be carefully considered when it is raised as a concern by a client. I write as I have had several enquiries recently where the spectre of fraud has been centre of the initial instructions.

United Kingdom Criminal

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Herrington Carmichael

With The Best Will In The World: Law Commission Reports On Modernising Wills Law

Following an initial public consultation in 2017, and a supplementary consultation in 2023, the Law Commission has today produced a Report in which it makes recommendations...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Signed, Sealed… Disputed: Aretha Franklin's Sons Battle Over Hidden Handwritten Wills

When the Queen of Soul passed away in 2018, she left more than just a legacy of timeless music – she also left behind a legal mess.

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Dying Intestate: How The Law Handles Estates Without A Will

United Kingdom Family

PB

Parker Bullen

The Intestacy Rule And What This Means For The Liam Payne Estate

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

A Guide To The Laws Of Intestacy In England And Wales And The Importance Of Drafting A Will

United Kingdom Family

GP

Giambrone & Partners

Probate Lawyer Explains What Will Happen To Liam Payne's Estate Without A Will

United Kingdom Family

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Higgs LLP

Contesting A Will When A Person Has Dementia

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Higgs LLP

Asset Protection Trusts And Family Settlement Trusts – A Good Thing?

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Herrington Carmichael

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Thinking About Divorce: What You Need To Know (Video)

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Withers LLP

Who Can Inherit If There's No Will: The Rules Of Intestacy (Video)

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Higgs LLP

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IBB Law

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Latitude Law

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