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Back in 1818, when Butterworths was founded by Henry Butterworth, a divorce by state could only be procured by a Private Act of Parliament. By 1857, only 317 divorces had been granted in this way and...

If you own assets in more than one jurisdiction, should you try to cover everything under one will, or should you have a separate will in each jurisdiction?As our lives become more international, it...

Autistic people may face particular challenges in accessing the family justice system due to the specific needs associated with the condition. Rob George and Anna Remington's article for Family Law...

Co-parent coaching is a specialism that must sit alongside mediation as a service offered by family law firms to their divorcing clients. In her article for Family Law Marcie Shaoul, founder and...

Clarification of a court judgmentThe recent Court of Appeal decision of Re P (A Child) [2018] EWCA Civ 720 (11 April 2018) concerned T (born we are told ‘in 2000’: ie she is 17 or over, see the...

The Family Court Practice (Red Book) brings you expert commentary on the latest case-law, full coverage of new and amended legislation, Practice Directions and guidance. It also contains scores...

Family analysis: Richard Jones, barrister at 1 Garden Court Chambers, discusses the practical implications of the judgment in JAL v LSW [2017] EWHC 3699 (Fam), which concerns how the courts...

English courts have not yet had the opportunity to consider fully what would constitute undue influence in the context of a prenuptial agreement. But knowing when pressure will amount to undue...

Marcus DearleFamily Asset Protection | BCLP Private WealthOn 24 February 2018, The Times reported: ‘Judges are at loggerheads over whether divorce battles should be private despite moves in...

As a family lawyer I am often asked about legal rights regarding a jointly owned property when a married couple separates.The family home may often be the main asset for couples who are married or in...

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