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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.

Resolution Together

The requirement to have lawyers on both sides on divorce has long been the source of frustration for many clients. The introduction of Resolution Together (RT) in 2022...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Infidelity In Your Marriage: Understanding Your Legal Options (29 September 2025)

Discovering infidelity in your marriage strikes at the core value of a marriage… trust.

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

The Place For Lifetime Trusts As Part Of The Estate Planning And Provision Of Long Term Financial Security For A Vulnerable Person

This form of trust has been available for many years and is referred to in the legislation as a disabled person's trust. They can be a very valuable tool for parents or guardians who...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Draft Finance Bill 2025-26: Inheritance Tax Provisions

The draft Finance Bill for 2025-26 was published on 21 July. In this article, we set out the key inheritance tax (IHT) measures in relation to agricultural and business assets included in the bill.

United Kingdom Family

BJ

Browne Jacobson

What Happens When There Is Ambiguity In A Will?

United Kingdom Family

BJ

Browne Jacobson

Reflections On The One-Couple One-Lawyer Model: Insights From Dr Rachael Blakey's Research

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Contesting Wills: Rising Prevalence Of Will Challenges – Implications For Advisors

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Navigating The Rising Tide Of Will Disputes

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Cohabiting Couples Consultation Planned – But What Rights Do You Have? (15 September 2025)

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Big Changes To Pension And Inheritance Tax Rules Coming In 2027: What You Need To Know

United Kingdom Family

RB

Rothera Bray

A New Dawn Of Matrimonialisation – A Scottish Perspective On Standish

United Kingdom Family

BP

Burness Paull

Secret Recordings In Family Law Cases: Helpful Or Harmful?

United Kingdom Family

RB

Rothera Bray

Alex Brereton Comments On Potanina v Potanin Judgment's Impact On International Divorce Claims

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

No Contest Clauses In Wills: How They Affect Inheritance Act Claims

United Kingdom Family

BJ

Browne Jacobson

FinTech Global FS Regulatory Round-up - W/e 29 August 2025

United Kingdom Technology

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Evolving Landscape Of Technology Disputes

United Kingdom Technology

LS

Lewis Silkin

UK CPS And SFO Issue Updated Corporate Prosecution Guidance: What Corporates Need To Know

United Kingdom Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Evolving Regulation For CO₂ Storage: A Call For Evidence From Ofgem

United Kingdom Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Fentanyl Tariffs

Worldwide International

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Family Law

Infidelity In Your Marriage: Understanding Your Legal Options (29 September 2025)

Discovering infidelity in your marriage strikes at the core value of a marriage… trust.

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Reflections On The One-Couple One-Lawyer Model: Insights From Dr Rachael Blakey's Research

This week saw the publication of Dr Rachael Blakey's thought-provoking report Evaluating innovative family law practice: the ‘one-lawyer-two-clients' format.

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Cohabiting Couples Consultation Planned – But What Rights Do You Have? (15 September 2025)

With over 3.6 million living together but who are not married or in a civil partnership, the current legal framework leaves many vulnerable, particularly in the event of separation, illness, or death.

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Why Family Mediation Matters - From Soap Storylines To Real Life

United Kingdom Litigation

PB

Parker Bullen

What Visa Do I Need To Get Married In The UK?

United Kingdom Immigration

RC

Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

A New Dawn Of Matrimonialisation – A Scottish Perspective On Standish

United Kingdom Family

BP

Burness Paull

Secret Recordings In Family Law Cases: Helpful Or Harmful?

United Kingdom Family

RB

Rothera Bray

Alex Brereton Comments On Potanina v Potanin Judgment's Impact On International Divorce Claims

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Asset Division: Navigating The Complexities Of Divorce (Video)

United Kingdom Family

WL

Withers LLP

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Divorce

Resolution Together

The requirement to have lawyers on both sides on divorce has long been the source of frustration for many clients. The introduction of Resolution Together (RT) in 2022...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Infidelity In Your Marriage: Understanding Your Legal Options (29 September 2025)

Discovering infidelity in your marriage strikes at the core value of a marriage… trust.

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Reflections On The One-Couple One-Lawyer Model: Insights From Dr Rachael Blakey's Research

This week saw the publication of Dr Rachael Blakey's thought-provoking report Evaluating innovative family law practice: the ‘one-lawyer-two-clients' format.

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Alex Brereton Comments On Potanina v Potanin Judgment's Impact On International Divorce Claims

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Asset Division: Navigating The Complexities Of Divorce (Video)

United Kingdom Family

WL

Withers LLP

Family Law Through A Trauma-informed Lens

United Kingdom Family

BP

Burness Paull

Supporting Neurodivergent Clients In The Family Courts: Reflections On The Family Justice Council's 2025 Guidance (1 September 2025)

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Do I Have To Stay In The House Until The Divorce Is Finalised?

United Kingdom Family

HC

Herrington Carmichael

Untying The Knot: Ten Most Common Questions

United Kingdom Family

RB

Rothera Bray

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Inheritance Tax And Pensions Explained

Inheritance Tax (IHT) has always been a key consideration for families looking to pass on their wealth.

United Kingdom Tax

PB

Parker Bullen

The Place For Lifetime Trusts As Part Of The Estate Planning And Provision Of Long Term Financial Security For A Vulnerable Person

This form of trust has been available for many years and is referred to in the legislation as a disabled person's trust. They can be a very valuable tool for parents or guardians who...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Draft Finance Bill 2025-26: Inheritance Tax Provisions

The draft Finance Bill for 2025-26 was published on 21 July. In this article, we set out the key inheritance tax (IHT) measures in relation to agricultural and business assets included in the bill.

United Kingdom Family

BJ

Browne Jacobson

What Happens When There Is Ambiguity In A Will?

United Kingdom Family

BJ

Browne Jacobson

Contesting Wills: Rising Prevalence Of Will Challenges – Implications For Advisors

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Navigating The Rising Tide Of Will Disputes

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Cohabiting Couples Consultation Planned – But What Rights Do You Have? (15 September 2025)

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Big Changes To Pension And Inheritance Tax Rules Coming In 2027: What You Need To Know

United Kingdom Family

RB

Rothera Bray

No Contest Clauses In Wills: How They Affect Inheritance Act Claims

United Kingdom Family

BJ

Browne Jacobson

See more

Latest Videos

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Asset Division: Navigating The Complexities Of Divorce (Video)

WL

Withers LLP

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

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Higgs LLP

Separating Finances In A Divorce | The Divorce Financial Process (Video)

IB

IBB Law

Is Your Child Born In The UK Automatically A British Citizen? (Video)

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Latitude Law

Challenging Lifetime Gifts And Lasting Powers Of Attorney (Video)

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DMH Stallard

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