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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.

Unmarried But Living Together? Know Your Legal Rights

If you're living with your partner but you're not married or in a civil partnership, you might assume you have the same legal rights as a spouse...

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Parental Responsibility And Same-Sex Parents: What You Need To Know

For all parents, understanding who has Parental Responsibility (PR) is an important step in securing your child's legal and emotional wellbeing.

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

When Planning For The Future Starts Too Late

The recent restructuring of the board at Majid Al Futtaim's holding company has brought renewed attention to the succession challenges faced by large family businesses.

United Kingdom Family

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Boodle Hatfield

Gypsy, Roma And Traveller History Month

Many people will not be aware that since 2008, the UK has celebrated June as Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History month. After attending a conference dedicated to Traveller and Gypsy families in care proceedings...

United Kingdom Family

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Miles & Partners

The Difficulty Of Splitting An English Pension When Based Abroad

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Divorce By Mutual Consent In France - A Simplified Process Without A Court Hearing

United Kingdom Family

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Giambrone & Partners

Can One Lawyer Represent Both Parties In A Divorce Settlement?

United Kingdom Family

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Miles & Partners

What Is The Difference Between Civil Partnerships And Marriage?

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Appeal Granted For 14-year-old Boy Left In Ghana (CA-2025-000653 S (A Child))

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

What Is The Forfeiture Rule In Probate?

United Kingdom Family

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Higgs LLP

Death And The 'Divorce Hypothesis'

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Equality vs Fairness vs Business Need: Dividing Family Business Wealth And Assets Among Blended Families

United Kingdom Family

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Wrigleys Solicitors

Carers Week: Focusing On Those Who Dedicate Their Time To Others

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

The Implication Of The Gender Recognition Act 2004 On Inheritance, 20 Years On…

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Arts & Culture Guide (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

UK To Tighten Immigration Rules: Highlights From The 2025 White Paper

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Higgs LLP In Conversation With Nicholas Georgevic, Chairman Of Scrivens (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Higgs LLP

Proposed Changes To ILR: What UK Businesses Need To Know

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Whistleblowing Job Applicants, Discrimination Outside Employment, And Liability For HR Consultants, Plus A News Roundup

United Kingdom Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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Family Law

Unmarried But Living Together? Know Your Legal Rights

If you're living with your partner but you're not married or in a civil partnership, you might assume you have the same legal rights as a spouse...

United Kingdom Family

RB

Rothera Bray

Mediation Misconceptions: The Truth Behind 10 Common Myths

This is a common misconception. Mediation is not about getting back together with your ex-partner, and it is also not therapy.

United Kingdom Litigation

AG

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Parental Responsibility And Same-Sex Parents: What You Need To Know

For all parents, understanding who has Parental Responsibility (PR) is an important step in securing your child's legal and emotional wellbeing.

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Gypsy, Roma And Traveller History Month

United Kingdom Family

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Miles & Partners

What Is The Difference Between Civil Partnerships And Marriage?

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Being A Lawyer At The Turkish Bar

United Kingdom Law Performance

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AFP Bloom

Appeal Granted For 14-year-old Boy Left In Ghana (CA-2025-000653 S (A Child))

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Death And The 'Divorce Hypothesis'

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Equality vs Fairness vs Business Need: Dividing Family Business Wealth And Assets Among Blended Families

United Kingdom Family

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Wrigleys Solicitors

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Divorce

Mediation Misconceptions: The Truth Behind 10 Common Myths

This is a common misconception. Mediation is not about getting back together with your ex-partner, and it is also not therapy.

United Kingdom Litigation

AG

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

The Difficulty Of Splitting An English Pension When Based Abroad

If a feature of globalisation over the past 30 years has been people working in different countries during their careers, it follows that many people may have pension assets in countries other than the one...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Divorce By Mutual Consent In France - A Simplified Process Without A Court Hearing

For the vast majority of people divorce is one of the most difficult experiences. It is generally a lengthy and often a costly process, and when the parties involved...

United Kingdom Family

GP

Giambrone & Partners

Can One Lawyer Represent Both Parties In A Divorce Settlement?

United Kingdom Family

MP

Miles & Partners

Death And The 'Divorce Hypothesis'

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Mediation: How Does It Work And Is It Right For Me? (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Withers LLP

Should I Limit The Use Of Social Media During A Family Dispute? (4 June 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Legal Lens | When Does Non-matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial Property In The Context Of Financial Remedy Proceedings?

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Time To Stand(ish) Back?

United Kingdom Litigation

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Hunters

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

When Planning For The Future Starts Too Late

The recent restructuring of the board at Majid Al Futtaim's holding company has brought renewed attention to the succession challenges faced by large family businesses.

United Kingdom Family

BH

Boodle Hatfield

Making Lifetime Gifts: How To Give Without Paying More Inheritance Tax

Many people want to help their children or loved ones while they are still alive to see the benefit.

United Kingdom Tax

HC

Herrington Carmichael

The Difficulty Of Splitting An English Pension When Based Abroad

If a feature of globalisation over the past 30 years has been people working in different countries during their careers, it follows that many people may have pension assets in countries other than the one...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

What Is The Forfeiture Rule In Probate?

United Kingdom Family

HL

Higgs LLP

Equality vs Fairness vs Business Need: Dividing Family Business Wealth And Assets Among Blended Families

United Kingdom Family

WS

Wrigleys Solicitors

Carers Week: Focusing On Those Who Dedicate Their Time To Others

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

The Implication Of The Gender Recognition Act 2004 On Inheritance, 20 Years On…

United Kingdom Family

HC

Herrington Carmichael

Modernising Wills: Law Commission Proposes Landmark Reforms To 200-year-old Legislation

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Care Fees – Are You Paying The Correct Amount?

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

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Latest Videos

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Thinking About Divorce: What You Need To Know (Video)

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Withers 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

Is Your Child Born In The UK Automatically A British Citizen? (Video)

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Latitude Law

Challenging Lifetime Gifts And Lasting Powers Of Attorney (Video)

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DMH Stallard

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