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Why Family Mediation Matters - From Soap Storylines To Real Life

While television thrives on explosive arguments and dramatic showdowns, in reality families often want to avoid long-term damage. That is where Family Mediation comes in; offering a calmer...

United Kingdom Litigation

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Parker Bullen

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

If you currently reside outside of the UK and wish to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK, there are two main routes available: a Marriage or Civil Partner Visit visa or a Fiancé visa.

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

A New Dawn Of Matrimonialisation – A Scottish Perspective On Standish

The concept of matrimonial property is something we are very comfortable with in Scotland thanks to clear legislative guidance and a 40-year body of divorce cases to refer to.

United Kingdom Family

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Burness Paull

Secret Recordings In Family Law Cases: Helpful Or Harmful?

As a family lawyer I come across all sorts of situations in family court cases, but one that is becoming more common is covert (secret) recordings of children or the other parent. It's a difficult issue.

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

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

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Asset Division: Navigating The Complexities Of Divorce (Video)

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Suitable Structures And Jurisdictions For Setting Up A Family Office

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

The Consequences Of Failing To Comply With Child Arrangement Orders (1 September 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Family Law Through A Trauma-informed Lens

United Kingdom Family

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Burness Paull

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

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

What To Know Before Moving Away With Your Child

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

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

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Untying The Knot: Ten Most Common Questions

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Modernising Wills Law: What The Upcoming Reforms Mean For You

United Kingdom Family

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Wrigleys Solicitors

Contractual Clarity Is Paramount In Offshore Construction Projects (Pharos v. KML)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Consumer Products Corner - Can The Revenue Resurgence Withstand The Next Wave Of Tariffs?

United Kingdom Consumer

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AlixPartners

New Water (Special Measures) Act Measures Come Into Force

United Kingdom Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

AI In The Healthcare Sphere: Public And Private Considerations

United Kingdom Technology

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Browne Jacobson

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

United Kingdom Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Addressing Hidden Assets In Divorce: Ensuring Transparency And Fairness (26 August 2025)

Divorce proceedings are often emotionally and financially taxing, especially when one spouse suspects the other of concealing assets. Ensuring full and frank disclosure is therefore not only essential but paramount.

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Pre-nups: A Different Type Of Insurance Policy

Pre-nups allow couples to retain control over their finances and have certainty over what may happen in the future.

United Kingdom Family

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Burness Paull

Leasehold Reform: Judicial Challenge Puts Future Of Key Provisions In Doubt

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LFRA 2024) was introduced with the promise of transforming leasehold ownership in England and Wales. For decades, the system had been criticised for complexity...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Ronald Fletcher Baker

How To Protect Your Business In Divorce

Divorce is never easy, but for business owners it carries an additional layer of complexity. Alongside the personal and emotional impact, you may face the possibility that your business...

United Kingdom Family

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Parker Bullen

Back-To-School And Separation: Starting Divorce Proceedings In The UK

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

How Do You Legally End A Civil Partnership?

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

How English Judges Decide The Finances On Divorce – And What Standish v Standish Means For You

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Why Choosing A Qualified Divorce Lawyer Matters In Family Law Proceedings

United Kingdom Family

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Parker Bullen

Post-Nups vs Settlement Agreements: The Battle For A Clean Break In PN v SA [2025] EWFC 141

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Relocation And Child Custody: Legal Requirements For Moving Abroad With A Child (18 August 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Jurisdiction Plays A Key Role When Getting A Divorce: Considering The Financial Advantages Of A Divorce In The UK Or Abroad

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Understanding The Youth Justice System: Protecting Your Child's Rights (15 August 2025)

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Costs In Executor Disputes: Recent Judicial Insights And Principles

United Kingdom Family

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Browne Jacobson

Understanding Your Rights And Responsibilities As An Executor Of A Will

United Kingdom Family

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Browne Jacobson

Jurisdiction Plays A Key Role When Getting A Divorce: Considering The Financial Advantages Of A Divorce In The UK Or Abroad

Richard Kershaw, Partner in our Family and Relationships department, discusses the critical role jurisdiction plays in divorce proceedings, especially when considering the financial implications of divorcing in the UK versus abroad.

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Understanding The Youth Justice System: Protecting Your Child's Rights (15 August 2025)

Facing youth criminal proceedings can be an incredibly distressing experience for both a young person and their family.

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Costs In Executor Disputes: Recent Judicial Insights And Principles

They might occur, for instance, before a grant of probate has been made, where there are doubts about the suitability of the person named as executor in a Will.

United Kingdom Family

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Browne Jacobson

Understanding Your Rights And Responsibilities As An Executor Of A Will

Being named as an executor in a Will is a significant responsibility, but it is not uncommon to feel uncertain or even reluctant about taking on the role.

United Kingdom Family

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Browne Jacobson

Child Relocation Comparative Guide

United Kingdom Family

Mills & Reeve

In Discussion With The Leicester & Market Harborough Family Law Team

We're shining a spotlight on the people behind our Family Law team in the Leicester and Market Harborough offices.

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

What's In A Title? Love Island And Beyond

After eight weeks of twists and turns, heartbreak and healing, drama and dumpings, last night marked the end of the 12th season of one of the UK's most popular dating shows, Love Island.

United Kingdom Family

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Spencer West

Child Inclusive Mediation: What Does It Mean And What Can It Do?

In our February newsletter Kate Landells discussed the importance of the child's voice in decision-making post separation.

United Kingdom Litigation

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Withers LLP

Family Law Comparative Guide

Family Law Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Kingdom, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

United Kingdom Family

Mills & Reeve

Transparency In The Family Court: Shedding A Light On 'Secret' Family Court Proceedings

United Kingdom Family

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Miles & Partners

Legal Aid Explained: Who Qualifies And How To Apply

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

How Much Should I Tell My Teen About My Divorce? Balancing Curiosity With Boundaries

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

What's Mine Might Stay Mine: Supreme Court Rules On Pre-Marital Gifts: Standish v Standish (29 July 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

The Pathfinder Pilot: A New Approach To Private Children Law Cases In West Yorkshire (28 July 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Hot Off The Press - The Supreme Court Judgment In Standish v Standish

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Transparency And The UK Family Court – Where Are We Now (Again)?

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Understanding Care Proceedings: A Guide For Parents (25 July 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Can You Really Get A Clean Break In Divorce?

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Cohabitation Law Reform In The UK And Abroad?

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Keeping Your Family Close, But Your Ex-in-laws Closer: Material Non-disclosure In The UK Family Court

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Proceedings In Relation To Children: What Are The Costs In The UK

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Coldplay, Cheating, And The End Of The Blame Game: What No-Fault Divorce Really Means In England And Wales

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Signing Away The Business? How Spousal Interest Waivers Fare In California Divorces

United Kingdom Family

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IR Global

Child Law Explained: When And How We Can Help

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

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Family Law Webinar: The 99%ers: What Do Real Net Worth Clients Need? The Voice Of A Child | Series Three | Part One (Video)

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Bindmans LLP

British Citizenship By Marriage｜Simplified Citizenship Process For British Spouses (Video)

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Latitude Law

Pillar 2: A Family Office View (Video)

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Alvarez & Marsal

Mediation Matters - A Podcast On Family Mediation (Video)

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Simons Muirhead & Burton

Separating Complex Financial And Ownership Structures In Divorce For High Net Worth Individuals (22 August 2023) (Video)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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