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In most of life, this is a good motto. But especially so when the financial picture involves third parties.In the recent case of Birch v Birch [2015] EWCA Civ 833 the English Court of Appeal was...

Hannah examines the recent case law around section 20 of the Children Act 1989 and two concerning trends: s 20 being abused or, worryingly, not used at all.Section 20 of the Children Act 1989...

What is your position and what you do on a day-to-day basis? I’m a freelance legal researcher and copywriter working on child welfare projects. A typical day usually starts at 7am, when I’ll...

Consultation of draft amendment rulesFamily Procedure (Amendment No X) Rules 2015 are out for consultation, comments invited by 25 September 2015 (and see ('consultation, a postscript' (below))....

As someone whose life is unduly preoccupied with thinking about relocation law, I find it fascinating that the English courts cannot bring themselves to say, in straightforward terms, what we on the...

In the case of Re X (Court of Protection Practice) [2015] EWCA Civ 599, the Court of Appeal considered two decisions of the President of the Court of Protection, Sir James Munby, which had...

Gillian Geddes, 2-3 Hind CourtThis article highlights new guidance now available and for use in family proceedings to enable vulnerable witnesses to be able to participate effectively.The article...

Rebecca Harling, Thomas Eggar LLPThe recent Family Division Court of Appeal case of Ilot v Mitson [2015] EWCA Civ 797 has caused a stir in the world of inheritance act claims. It deals with a...

This is the second instalment of our monthly PSL Essential Update series highlighting the most important news, articles and judgments to keep you fully informed of all the latest family...

‘Get yer jacket on, you’re off to the chancery listing meeting’ [1] It was Monday and I had a throbbing head, a slightly nauseous feeling and the need for fried food - all of which may have...

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