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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.

Family Mediation Week 2026: A Better Path Forward For Separating Families (27 January 2026) (Video)

This week, we're proud to join the national observance of Family Mediation Week by highlighting how our professional mediation services can help families navigate separation with dignity and clarity.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Guide To Postnuptial Agreements: Expert Legal Advice From Our Solicitors (23 January 2026) (Video)

When a married couple experiences changes in their relationship or circumstances, many couples consider putting financial arrangements in writing through a postnuptial agreement.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Why Succession Cannot Be Left To Chance

Few decisions test a family business quite like succession.

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Buckles Law

Can WhatsApp Messages Decide Financial Outcomes On Divorce?

Digital communication now plays a central role in how couples manage their relationships, both in good times and bad.

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Buckles Law

Love And Logic: Why Should You Consider A Prenuptial Agreement?

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Giambrone & Partners

Prenuptial Agreements: What You Need To Know In 2026 (12 January 2026)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Marriage And The Revocation Of Wills: Will The Government Say 'I Do'?

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Hunters

Divorce - But Who Gets The Beloved Pets

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Giambrone & Partners

Mental Capacity And Legal Authority: Bridging The Gap For Vulnerable Young People

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Buckles Law

Ministry Of Justice Announces Plans To Remove Presumption Of Parental Involvement In Child Arrangements Cases (22 December 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

How To Plan For Christmas As A Separated Family

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Buckles Law

Recognising Spiritual Abuse In Relationships And Marriage

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Buckles Law

A Divorced Christmas Carol: A Story Of Reflection And Change In 2025

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

How The Budget Influences Divorce, Financial Settlements And Family Wealth Planning

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Buckles Law

Property Newsletter: Winter 2025 (Podcast)

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Gatehouse Chambers

When Can Social Care Legally Remove Your Children? (4 December 2025) (Video)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Data Centres: Common Issues And How To Avoid Them (Video)

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

UK Public M&A Monthly Activity Update: December 2025

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New National Minimum Wage Rates For April 2026

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When Can Social Care Legally Remove Your Children? (4 December 2025) (Video)

Sarah Peart and Sophie Jensen from our Leeds childcare team have released an important new video explaining the legal circumstances around child removal by social services.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

A Practical Guide To 'Family Home Trusts'

Families change over time, be that through marriage or separation, children growing up, second relationships, or changes in financial or health circumstances.

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Buckles Law

People Focus: Family & Child Care – Emily Sherwood

Meet Emily Sherwood, our Associate Solicitor in the Child Care and Family Law department, based at our Nottingham office.

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Rothera Bray

Are You Planning To Divorce In Tunisia? Do You Know The Documents You Will Require?

Before embarking on divorce in Tunisia it is important to know which documents you will require before you start.

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Giambrone & Partners

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Divorce

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Gardner Leader

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Mahr

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Gardner Leader

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Am I Legally Married?

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Gardner Leader

Understanding The Law Around Polyamorous Relationships In The UK

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Buckles Law

Understanding Birth Injury Claims: Legal Support For Families Affected By Medical Negligence (28 November 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Pension On Divorce Expert (PODE) Report: What Is It And When Is It Needed? (26 November 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

DIY Wills vs Professional Advice

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Buckles Law

Prenuptial Agreements: The Pros And Cons (Video)

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Spousal Maintenance – Everything You Need To Know (Video)

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Child Placement And Co-Parenting In The Event Of Divorce - New Case Law From Rome

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Giambrone & Partners

DIY Wills vs Professional Advice

In a world where mortgage applications and medical appointments can be completed online, the appeal of drafting your own Will is understandable.

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Buckles Law

Prenuptial Agreements: The Pros And Cons (Video)

Are you considering a prenuptial agreement in the UK? In this video, Kim Beatson, a partner in Anthony Gold's Family department, discusses the key advantages and disadvantages of prenups.

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Spousal Maintenance – Everything You Need To Know (Video)

Are you facing challenges with spousal maintenance after a divorce or separation? In this video, Victoria Rylatt, Senior Associate Solicitor at Anthony Gold, explains everything you need to know about spousal maintenance...

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Child Placement And Co-Parenting In The Event Of Divorce - New Case Law From Rome

Divorce, especially when there are children of the marriage, brings with it many difficult situations.

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Giambrone & Partners

Children In Divorce: Custody, Care And Control, And Access (Video)

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Withers LLP

Good Divorce Week – Divorce Doesn't Always Mean Going To Court (11 November 2025)

Many separating couples assume that resolving financial or child-related issues must involve a lengthy, costly court battle. In reality, this is rarely the case.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Helping Families In Times Of Need

Over a decade on from the legal aid cuts in 2013, and with the country facing mounting costs of living, English and Welsh courts have seen a drastic rise in family cases involving litigants in person.

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Withers LLP

Supporting Neurodivergent Families: The Role Of Fidget Tools In Court (6 November 2025)

Many neurodivergent conditions can be associated with a lack of focus or difficulty concentrating.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Remarriage Without Closure: Why Timing Your New Beginning Matters Legally And Financially

Most people assume the divorce is "done" when the court grants the final order. In law, though, dissolving the marriage and settling the finances are two separate processes.

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Buckles Law

Dogs After Divorce – Are We Barking Up The Wrong Tree?

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Burness Paull

Automatic Parental Responsibility Presumption Repealed For Abuse Cases In Family Law Shake-up (31 October 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Family Law Update: Government To Repeal Presumption Of Parental Involvement

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Gardner Leader

Is A Declaration Of Trust Enough?

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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

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Gardner Leader

Government Repeals Presumption Of Parental Involvement

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Hunters

The Rise Of The Family Investment Company

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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

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Hunters

The Best Ways To Gift Money To Grandchildren

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Buckles Law

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

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Obtaining Italian Citizenship Through Marriage Or Civil Partnership

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Giambrone & Partners

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

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Hunters

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Latitude Law

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Bindmans LLP

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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