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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.

How The 2026 Agricultural And Business Property Relief Changes Could Affect Your Estate

From April 2026, the rules surrounding Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) are set to change; a move that could significantly affect how farming families...

United Kingdom Family

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Parker Bullen

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

How to end your Nikkah – Islamic divorce...

United Kingdom Family

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Gardner Leader

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

Mahr is an obligatory gift from the husband to the wife (usually of monetary value) for the wife to use as she pleases.

United Kingdom Family

GL

Gardner Leader

Swiss Voters Reject Federal Estate Tax Initiative With An Overwhelming Majority: What This Means In Practice

No new federal estate tax: Swiss voters clearly rejected the "Future Initiative"; the existing system with cantonal inheritance and gift taxes remains in place.

Switzerland Family

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

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

United Kingdom Family

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Gardner Leader

Budget 2025 Outcomes And Continuing Estate Planning Challenges

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

The Legal Evolution Of "Children"

Isle of Man Family

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Simcocks

Will Of Former IRA Member Sealed Due To Concerns For Representative's Safety

United Kingdom Family

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Contesting A Will In Cyprus: Grounds For Invalidity

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Estate Administration In Cyprus: What Happens When There Is No Will

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Eurofast

Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri'nde Vasiyet ile Güvenli Gelecek

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Esenyel Partners

Understanding The Law Around Polyamorous Relationships In The UK

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

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

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

DIY Wills vs Professional Advice

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

Expats Unpacked: Relocating, Investing, And Living In Cyprus (Video)

Cyprus Immigration

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Budget 2026: Tax Measures To Support The Housing Market – Finance Bill Implementation

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Arthur Cox

Podcast Episode 4: Don't Wait Until It's Too Late – Why Early Legal Help Matters

Cyprus Technology

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

US Fund Managers: What To Know About Luxembourg Payroll & Social Security Taxes – New York Office Snippet

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Loyens & Loeff

EUDR Update: One-year Delay Cancelled As EU Proposes New 'Targeted' Simplification Measures – What Does This Mean For Businesses?

Belgium Commercial

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Fieldfisher

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

How The 2026 Agricultural And Business Property Relief Changes Could Affect Your Estate

From April 2026, the rules surrounding Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) are set to change; a move that could significantly affect how farming families...

United Kingdom Family

PB

Parker Bullen

Swiss Voters Reject Federal Estate Tax Initiative With An Overwhelming Majority: What This Means In Practice

No new federal estate tax: Swiss voters clearly rejected the "Future Initiative"; the existing system with cantonal inheritance and gift taxes remains in place.

Switzerland Family

PL

Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Budget 2025 Outcomes And Continuing Estate Planning Challenges

From an IHT perspective, the budget was largely received with a sense of relief. Several proposed changes to the regime including the removal of the residence nil rate band...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

The Legal Evolution Of "Children"

Isle of Man Family

S

Simcocks

Will Of Former IRA Member Sealed Due To Concerns For Representative's Safety

United Kingdom Family

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Milestone Decision – Introduction Of Federal Inheritance And Gift Tax Clearly Rejected In Popular Vote

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

Contesting A Will In Cyprus: Grounds For Invalidity

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Estate Administration In Cyprus: What Happens When There Is No Will

E

Eurofast

Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri'nde Vasiyet ile Güvenli Gelecek

EP

Esenyel Partners

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Family Law

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

How to end your Nikkah – Islamic divorce...

United Kingdom Family

GL

Gardner Leader

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

Mahr is an obligatory gift from the husband to the wife (usually of monetary value) for the wife to use as she pleases.

United Kingdom Family

GL

Gardner Leader

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

Although this is a complex and ever evolving area, at the time of writing, the law in England and Wales regarding Nikkah marriages is as follows...

United Kingdom Family

GL

Gardner Leader

Understanding The Law Around Polyamorous Relationships In The UK

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

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

United Kingdom Litigation

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

DIY Wills vs Professional Advice

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

Family Office Trends Q&A: Wealth Preservation And Succession Planning

Guernsey Family

Praxis

Prenuptial Agreements: The Pros And Cons (Video)

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

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Divorce

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

How to end your Nikkah – Islamic divorce...

United Kingdom Family

GL

Gardner Leader

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

Mahr is an obligatory gift from the husband to the wife (usually of monetary value) for the wife to use as she pleases.

United Kingdom Family

GL

Gardner Leader

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

Although this is a complex and ever evolving area, at the time of writing, the law in England and Wales regarding Nikkah marriages is as follows...

United Kingdom Family

GL

Gardner Leader

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

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Spousal Maintenance – Everything You Need To Know (Video)

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

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

United Kingdom Family

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Giambrone & Partners

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

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

I've Been Married Less Than A Year – Can I Still Get A Divorce?

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

Formation And Breakdown Of Marital Relationships: An Immigration And Family Law Perspective

United Kingdom Family

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Burness Paull

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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

Inter-generational Trauma In The Legal Justice System- Why And How It Plays Out? (Video)

Amber Law

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

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