United Kingdom: Family and Matrimonial

Arbitration is increasingly being used to resolve family disputes involving children, but many assume it cannot handle cases with safeguarding concerns. This article examines whether that assumption holds true and explores how a more nuanced, risk-based approach could expand the safe use of arbitration in children cases where protective measures can be effectively managed.

Navigating the UK's adoption immigration system requires understanding the specific requirements under Appendix Adoption for bringing children from countries whose adoptions aren't recognised in the UK. From suitability criteria and financial requirements to accommodation standards and Certificate of Eligibility documentation, prospective adoptive parents must meet comprehensive legal and practical standards to successfully complete a UK Adoption Visa application.

A personal injury solicitor shares her firsthand experience of catastrophic injury during pregnancy, offering unique insight into the challenges of hospital treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. Her story demonstrates how professional legal support combined with proper rehabilitation can help rebuild quality of life after life-changing accidents.

Olivia Piercy, Partner in our Family & Relationships department, discusses how the Government’s latest White Paper on the financial aspects of relationship breakdown marks an important step in recognising...

The Ministry of Justice has released its long-anticipated consultation paper on family law and cohabitation reform.

It is easy, at the end of a marriage, to assume that once an agreement has been reached, the hard work is done.

Recent research reveals that only 24% of UK renters have made a will, compared to 45% of mortgage holders, highlighting a widespread misconception that estate planning is only necessary for property owners.

As the great wealth transfer sees baby boomers preparing to pass huge volumes of assets to their children, families face a cultural shift in succession planning.

A recent High Court decision has brought into focus a question that many families will not consider until it becomes unavoidable. Where a child is born through an international surrogacy arrangement, how will they be treated under existing trusts that were drafted for a very different era?