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IntroductionEU family laws end on New Year’s Eve 2020 although rather undramatically at 11 PM rather than the striking of Big Ben at midnight. For all new proceedings from 1 January 2021 onwards...

“No one enters litigation simply expecting a blank cheque.” Francis J in WG v HG [2018] EWFC 84. But is this the case, or are we experiencing a new wave of litigants chancing their luck at...

Marriage may revoke an existing will, it does not replace the will with a set of ready made provisions. A will is in fact very like marriage: the first step in a lifelong plan which you have...

Oliver Lewis, Barrister at Doughty Street ChambersZimran Samuel, Barrister at Doughty Street ChambersThis article outlines the plethora of guidance published by international human rights bodies in...

Gemma Bowes, St Philips ChambersOn 5 February 2020, well before the extent of the impact that coronavirus would have on our lives was widely appreciated, Hayden J heard an application in the High...

Judith Pepper, Coram ChambersThis article explores relevant case law in relation to siblings in care proceedings. It looks at whether siblings who are placed together in care remain together in care...

Gillian Bishop, Family Law in PartnershipIn these strange and stressful times it is no wonder wellbeing and mental health issues head the agenda. In this article Gillian Bishop explains one long term...

As the consultation process surrounding the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) draws to a close, it is worth reminding ourselves of the value that could be delivered to the taxpayer by...

When we think about Lasting Powers of Attorney we usually think about property and financial affairs. There is, however, a second type of Lasting Power of Attorney which relates to health and care. In...

At the moment a couple living and divorcing abroad but with a UK pension can share that pension. But not necessarily from 1 January 2021. This summary article acts as an important reminder...

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