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Shared parenting boosts children's rights

The reforms implemented in Australia proved successful in the majority of cases, and the UK can learn from this experience, argues Duncan Ranton

Defining liberty

We should spend time defining what we mean by liberty before considering what amounts to a deprivation of it for mental health patients, says John O'Donnell

Partner or employee?

The much-anticipated decision in Tiffin has provided clarity as to when a fixed-share partner is a genuine partner, without statutory employment rights.

Mixed blessing

The decision in Tiffin could have more damaging consequences for partners than first thought, warns Peter Garry

Win, lose or draw?

Stuart Bushell questions how solicitors will fare under the new business structures

Uncertain terms

Mark Pawlowski explores the possibility that a contractual licence could be granted instead of an equitable lease

Creatures of habit

Puzzled by the new divorce forms? You're not the only one, says DJ Paul Mildred as he explores the pros and cons of the changes introduced by the Family Procedure Rules

Residential property update

Janet Armstrong-Fox discusses the risks involved in providing free advice, the duty to update replies to enquiries, email contracts, and the Land Registry's guidance on general boundaries