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DfE publishes disability data on children in care and care leavers for the first time

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Judith Masson M.A., PhD, Professor of Socio-legal Studies at Bristol University is joint author of Principles of Family Law (Thomson, 8th edn, 2008). She was the academic member of the Family Justice Council (2004–11). She recently completed an ESRC-funded study the pre-proceedings process in the PLO, Partnership by law? (2013) and is now working on a new ESRC study on outcomes of care proceedings for children.

Debra’s strong track record spans 11 years covering all areas of family law and relationship breakdown.

Her extensive experience includes divorce, financial settlements, the separation of unmarried couples, pre- and post- nuptial agreements, and living together agreements.

Debra has particular expertise in cases involving unmarried couples, and gained Specialist Accreditation from Resolution in 2019 in this area. She also has experience dealing with inheritances and trusts.

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