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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.

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

As we move further into 2026, many loving couples of all backgrounds will be preparing for their 2026 wedding and civil partnership ceremonies. Today's couples often are more informed, more pragmatic, and more protective...

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Giambrone & Partners

People Focus: Jasmin Marshall – Wills & Probate

Meet Jasmin Marshall, our Associate Solicitor in the Wills & Probate team at our Mapperley office. She shares her inspiring journey into law and gives us a glimpse into life at one of our friendly and close-knit offices.

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Rothera Bray

Understanding PLO Meetings: A Guide For Families 2026 (12 January 2026) (Video)

Receiving a letter about a Public Law Outline (PLO) meeting can be worrying and confusing. We've created a short video to help families understand what to expect and how to navigate this process.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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

Planning to get married or enter into a civil partnership is an exciting time filled with hope and anticipation.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

APR And BPR Relief Allowance Increased To £2.5 Million: What Does It Mean For Business Owners And Farmers?

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Withers LLP

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

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Hunters

Divorce - But Who Gets The Beloved Pets

United Kingdom Family

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Giambrone & Partners

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

United Kingdom Family

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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

Reasonable Provision: Protecting Your Estate From Claims Under The Inheritance (Provision For Family And Dependants) Act 1975

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Hunters

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

Fresh Evidence On Witness Credibility Resulted In Tribunal Decision Being Set Aside

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Wrigleys Solicitors

Employer Compliance Essentials: Navigating The UK Right To Work Check Scheme (Podcast)

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Mayer Brown

New National Minimum Wage Rates For April 2026

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didlaw

S6:E4 – The Distillery Bringing Anglo-Saxon History Back To Life: Chris Ferguson (Video)

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Square One

Our Tech Predictions For 2026

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Lewis Silkin

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

As we move further into 2026, many loving couples of all backgrounds will be preparing for their 2026 wedding and civil partnership ceremonies. Today's couples often are more informed, more pragmatic, and more protective...

United Kingdom Family

GP

Giambrone & Partners

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

Planning to get married or enter into a civil partnership is an exciting time filled with hope and anticipation.

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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

Under the Wills Act 1837, entering into a marriage or civil partnership automatically revokes any existing Will unless it was made specifically in contemplation of that marriage.

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Divorce - But Who Gets The Beloved Pets

United Kingdom Family

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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

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

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

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

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Divorce

Divorce - But Who Gets The Beloved Pets

For many married couples the holiday period from Christmas to New Year is a time when the stress of a troubled relationship forces a decision to divorce.

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Giambrone & Partners

How Does Divorce Affect Shareholdings And Business Interests?

Divorce is rarely just about the family home, pensions or savings. When one or both spouses are shareholders, the breakdown of a relationship can create real risks for a company...

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Barnes Law

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

Carol's marriage was dead. You will therefore permit me to repeat, emphatically, that Carol's marriage was as dead as a door-nail.

United Kingdom Family

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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

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

United Kingdom Family

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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?

United Kingdom Family

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Gardner Leader

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

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

People Focus: Jasmin Marshall – Wills & Probate

Meet Jasmin Marshall, our Associate Solicitor in the Wills & Probate team at our Mapperley office. She shares her inspiring journey into law and gives us a glimpse into life at one of our friendly and close-knit offices.

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Understanding PLO Meetings: A Guide For Families 2026 (12 January 2026) (Video)

Receiving a letter about a Public Law Outline (PLO) meeting can be worrying and confusing. We've created a short video to help families understand what to expect and how to navigate this process.

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

APR And BPR Relief Allowance Increased To £2.5 Million: What Does It Mean For Business Owners And Farmers?

Just two days before Christmas, the UK Government announced an increase in the threshold for 100% relief for APR and BPR of £2.5 million (up from £1 million as first announced on 30 October 2024, see here).

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Withers LLP

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

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Reasonable Provision: Protecting Your Estate From Claims Under The Inheritance (Provision For Family And Dependants) Act 1975

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Family Business- Successful Succession

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Giambrone & Partners

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

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Buckles Law

Relocation, Relocation, Relocation…

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GGI Global Alliance

Tax Efficiency And HMRC Compliance – The Rise Of Family Investment Companies

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Hunters

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Latest Videos

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

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Withers LLP

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

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

What To Do: UK Spouse Visa Post-Divorce｜Maintain Your UK Visa After Divorce (Video)

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Latitude Law

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