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In recent years, the concept of family has evolved. With the rise of same-sex marriage and more people choosing to have children later in...

The end of October marks the deadline for secondary school applications, with primary school applications having a typical deadline of...

This week, family lawyers in and around London received notification from the President of the Family Division that has caused widespread...

In keeping with the ever increasing diversity of families, family life, marriages and cohabiting couples - there is an emerging trend of...

The Court of Appeal has unanimously allowed Natalia Potanina to pursue financial claims in England under Part III of the Matrimonial and...

The FT has published a thoughtful article (here) reminding us how important pre nups can be in the protection they offer divorcing...

The recent survey revealing that one in five adults would forgo marriage if cohabiting couples had equal legal rights is a stark reminder...

The Court of Appeal’s decision in Helliwell v Entwistle [2025] EWCA Civ 1071 has drawn sharp attention to the consequences of deliberate...

Cristiano Ronaldo’s engagement to Georgina Rodríguez is making headlines around the world, but for family lawyers, it’s more than just...

The Supreme Court’s decision in Standish marks a major moment in family law, offering long-awaited clarity on how non-matrimonial assets...

The recent Family Court case of PN v SA [2025] EWFC 141 represents a pivotal moment in the legal treatment of coercive control within the...

The Supreme Court’s long-awaited decision in Standish v Standish has landed - and it marks a pivotal moment. At its core were two...