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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.

She Who Laughs Last? Pets, Perpetuities, And Other Problems With The Last Will And Testament Of Taylor A. Swift.

Taylor Swift's Anti-Hero is, to the best of my knowledge, the only pop song to feature a contentious probate dispute (Reader: if you know another, do please tell).

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Gatehouse Chambers

Family Law Update: Government To Repeal Presumption Of Parental Involvement

The Government has announced that they are going to repeal the presumption of parental involvement in the Children Act 1989.

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Gardner Leader

Wills And Estate Planning: Some Words Of Wisdom

Estate planning deals with both of life's famous certainties, so it's not surprising that many people have shared thoughts that are relevant to the subject.

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Is A Declaration Of Trust Enough?

It is no secret that getting on the property ladder is an increasingly difficult task. Many first time buyers are looking to the bank of mum and dad (or other family members) when buying their property.

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Gardner Leader

Domestic Abuse: Exceptional Or Everyday?

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Withers LLP

Covert Recordings In Family Law Proceedings: Key Guidance From The Family Justice Council

United Kingdom Family

Gardner Leader

Government Repeals Presumption Of Parental Involvement

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Hunters

The Rise Of The Family Investment Company

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

When Contact Between Parents And Children Becomes A Danger - The Push To Reform

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Giambrone & Partners

What Families Need To Know About Virtual Family Court Hearings

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Buckles Law

Capacity Concerns: The Test For Capacity And What It Means For Vulnerable People

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

When The Trust Deed Goes Missing: Lessons From The High Court

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Buckles Law

Your Questions Answered: How Do I Set Up A Trust To Protect My Assets?

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

The Meaning Of Life (Lexgreen Services Ltd v HMRC)

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Macfarlanes LLP

Webinar Recording: Employment Law Lab - September Edition 2025 (Video)

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Burness Paull

Legal Considerations For Hotels: Real Estate Finance (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Simpler And More Streamlined Sustainability Disclosure For UK Private Fund Managers: Taking Stock And Comparing With The EU

United Kingdom Finance

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Shaping The Future Of Build To Rent: Quintain Living At Wembley Park (Podcast)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Navigating The EU Data Act: Key Obligations And A Spotlight On Switching Rights

United Kingdom Commercial

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Goodwin Procter LLP

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Family Law

Family Law Update: Government To Repeal Presumption Of Parental Involvement

The Government has announced that they are going to repeal the presumption of parental involvement in the Children Act 1989.

United Kingdom Family

Gardner Leader

Is A Declaration Of Trust Enough?

It is no secret that getting on the property ladder is an increasingly difficult task. Many first time buyers are looking to the bank of mum and dad (or other family members) when buying their property.

United Kingdom Family

Gardner Leader

Domestic Abuse: Exceptional Or Everyday?

The Domestic Abuse Commissioner's report tells us that domestic abuse is everyday business in the family courts. But, for the conduct of one of the parties to affect financial remedies...

United Kingdom Family

WL

Withers LLP

Covert Recordings In Family Law Proceedings: Key Guidance From The Family Justice Council

United Kingdom Family

Gardner Leader

Government Repeals Presumption Of Parental Involvement

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

The Rise Of The Family Investment Company

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

When Contact Between Parents And Children Becomes A Danger - The Push To Reform

United Kingdom Family

GP

Giambrone & Partners

What Families Need To Know About Virtual Family Court Hearings

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

Capacity Concerns: The Test For Capacity And What It Means For Vulnerable People

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

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Divorce

Is A Declaration Of Trust Enough?

It is no secret that getting on the property ladder is an increasingly difficult task. Many first time buyers are looking to the bank of mum and dad (or other family members) when buying their property.

United Kingdom Family

Gardner Leader

Domestic Abuse: Exceptional Or Everyday?

The Domestic Abuse Commissioner's report tells us that domestic abuse is everyday business in the family courts. But, for the conduct of one of the parties to affect financial remedies...

United Kingdom Family

WL

Withers LLP

Dividing Crypto Assets In Divorce

Cryptocurrencies, from Bitcoin and Ethereum to a growing array of digital tokens, are no longer niche financial instruments reserved for tech enthusiasts.

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Buckles Law

Dividing Assets In Divorce: House Or Pension? (17 October 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Finality And Funding: The Implications Of A Clean Break Following CC v UU

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Potanina v Potanin - Court Of Appeal Decision Concludes A Game Of Snakes & Ladders

United Kingdom Family

WL

Withers LLP

Navigating Privilege And Proportionality In Family Law Cases, And How Legal Costs Can Spiral

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Resolution Together

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

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

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

She Who Laughs Last? Pets, Perpetuities, And Other Problems With The Last Will And Testament Of Taylor A. Swift.

Taylor Swift's Anti-Hero is, to the best of my knowledge, the only pop song to feature a contentious probate dispute (Reader: if you know another, do please tell).

United Kingdom Family

GC

Gatehouse Chambers

Wills And Estate Planning: Some Words Of Wisdom

Estate planning deals with both of life's famous certainties, so it's not surprising that many people have shared thoughts that are relevant to the subject.

United Kingdom Family

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

The Rise Of The Family Investment Company

Family investment companies (FICs) have become an increasingly popular vehicle for wealth structuring and succession planning, particularly among high-net-worth individuals and families seeking greater control...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

When The Trust Deed Goes Missing: Lessons From The High Court

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

Your Questions Answered: How Do I Set Up A Trust To Protect My Assets?

United Kingdom Family

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

The Meaning Of Life (Lexgreen Services Ltd v HMRC)

United Kingdom Family

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Macfarlanes LLP

Your Questions Answered: What Happens To My Estate If I Die Without A Will In Scotland?

United Kingdom Family

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Inheritance Tax And Lifetime Gifting: Should You Act Before November's Budget?

United Kingdom Tax

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Wrigleys Solicitors

All Characteristics Aside: Fernandez v Fernandez Reaffirms The Court's Wide Statutory Jurisdiction To Remove Personal Representatives And Trustees...

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Macfarlanes LLP

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Latest Videos

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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

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

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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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