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Landmark High Court Judgment Clarifies Approach To International Surrogacy Cases
The judgment in A&B v C&D [2026] EWHC 972 (Fam), handed down by Mr Justice Williams on 27 April 2026, concerned nine parental order applications which were listed before him for final hearings earlier this year. Rather than deciding each case on its individual facts, the judge took the unusual step of deferring decisions on all nine applications while he went back to basic principles to consider the court’s role and approach to parental orders.
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DMH Stallard
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Why Is The Court System Still The Norm For Resolving Family Disputes?
Rising family court caseloads and the emotional toll of adversarial divorce proceedings raise a critical question: should more separating couples explore alternatives to traditional litigation? One family lawyer shares her personal experience of divorce and explains why collaborative approaches like the One Couple, One Lawyer model may offer a better path forward for families seeking to preserve relationships while resolving disputes.
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HCR Law
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Can I Move Abroad With My Child After Separation? International Child Relocation Explained
Keystone Law provides insights into family law matters, including divorce proceedings, third-party interventions in family disputes, and the impact of executive orders on birthright citizenship for UK parents pursuing surrogacy in the United States. The firm offers guidance on navigating complex family legal situations involving businesses, trusts, and international considerations.
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Keystone Law
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What Cannot Be Included In A Prenup? (UK)
Prenuptial agreements in England and Wales can protect financial interests before marriage, but they have important limitations. While prenups can address property, savings, investments, and business interests, they cannot reliably control child arrangements, permanently fix child maintenance, or enforce lifestyle clauses. Understanding what cannot be included in a prenup is essential for couples seeking financial clarity while ensuring their agreement carries the strongest possible weight if later consider
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JMW Solicitors LLP
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Dying Without A Will: Who Inherits Under The Intestacy Rules?
Keystone Law's website features legal insights and firm information, including articles on probate caveats, surrogacy citizenship issues, and relationship law changes in England and Wales. The site provides access to their monthly newsletter covering legal updates, events, and firm news. Visitors can explore various legal topics and connect with the firm's expertise across multiple practice areas.
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Keystone Law
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Local Authority v AC: Hidden Succession Risks And The Implications For Predatory Marriage
A recent Court of Protection judgment has highlighted a critical vulnerability in estate planning: the threshold for capacity to marry is significantly lower than that required to make a valid will. This disparity creates opportunities for predatory marriages, where vulnerable individuals may have sufficient capacity to marry but lack the testamentary capacity to protect their estate, potentially allowing exploitation through automatic will revocation and intestacy rules.
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Hugh James
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Love And Logic: How A Prenup Can Strengthen Your Relationship
Nuptial agreements have evolved significantly since a 2010 Supreme Court ruling, yet misconceptions persist about their legal standing and practical application. Understanding when to consider these agreements, how they function in English courts, and what makes them legally enforceable can help couples make informed decisions about protecting assets and ensuring fairness in the event of divorce.
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B P Collins
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