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Any individual seeking a divorce in England and Wales must satisfy the court that it has the power to deal with the case on the basis of that individual or their spouse’s links to this country, but...

In a recent judgment by Hilder HHJ the wording used by donors in their Lasting powers of attorneys (LPA’s) were examined to determine the validity of the relevant clause. This followed the...

The green light has now been given to lawyers and others to act for both parties in drafting consensual family court documents. In a judgment on 20 January 2020, Mr Justice Mostyn has given a...

With the world becoming ever smaller and people travelling to different countries to work, study or live, relocation applications and more specifically international relocation applications are...

After eight years in the making, the Guide to Good Practice on Article 13(1)(b) is soon to be released. The Guide is intended to help judges adjudicating cases pursuant to the 1980 Hague...

Powerful new orders coming into force as of 20 January 2020 will enable police forces to better protect victims of stalking.New Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs) will allow courts in England and Wales...

January: a time of failed resolutions, precious little daylight, and money hangovers from the festive period. It’s no wonder so many people look to book their summer getaway in the early part of the...

If an individual is in breach of a court order, for example to pay the other party a sum of money, the court has discretion to refuse to hear them by making what is called a ‘Hadkinson order’. This...

The Children Act 1989 (CA 1989) received Royal Assent on 16 November 1989 (in force from October 1991). Its thirtieth anniversary is upon us. It was a statute which required all courts, social workers...

Sheren Guirguis, Exchange ChambersAn article identifying how and when ‘conduct’ can be raised in financial remedy proceedings, together with a consideration of the interaction of conduct with the...

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