Marilyn Stowe

Partner, Stowe Family Law

Marilyn Stowe is the retired founder of Stowe Family Law

Domestic violence, 'society, and the law

It should come as no surprise to anyone that the issue of domestic violence is one of the most emotive topics in family law. After all, our home and the people we love are supposed to be refuges from ?the world – a place we feel safe and secure. But for some unfortunate people, this ?safe refuge is marred by intimidation, violence, ?and abuse. The damage can ?be deep and long lasting.

Do friendships affect the impartiality of judges?

A judg';s familiarity with former colleagues from the Bar can be easily misconstrued, as Marilyn Stowe knows from experience

Billable hour appeal from top employment silk raises thousands for refugees

Lawyers flock to give money to Save the Children fund set up by 11KBW's Sean Jones QC

Grandparents cannot always assume parental responsibility

The family courts will consider age and state of health when considering whether grandparents can meet the need of a child, discusses Marilyn Stowe

Who can best care for a newly bereaved child?

Where parents have divorced, it is not always the case that care should be awarded to the surviving parent, stresses Marilyn Stowe

Special contributions: outdated and unfair?

Marilyn Stowe questions whether the law should reassess how it values marriage

Infidelity should not be a marriage-breaker

'No-fault divorce' should include year-long cooling off period, recommends Lady Hale

Ignore the 'moralists'

The next government needs to recognise cohabitation as a societal norm, says Marilyn Stowe

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