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Update: divorce

Malta was one of the last countries not to have divorce laws until the island voted in favour in a referendum in May. Austin Chessell reports

Update: planning

Julian Boswall and Craig Whelton review the new planning policy framework, the Cala Homes ruling, the localism bill, and time limits for judicial reviews

Off the wall

As it ruled that plaster formed part of the walls – and therefore of the structure - of a demised property, the Court of Appeal has provided a clear answer as to the extent of landlords' repair liabilities, say Peter Barrett and Julian Sidoli del Ceno

Equality enabled

In the second of their articles on the effect of the Equality Act on housing law, Jim Shepherd and Robert Latham consider the changing scope of reasonable adjustment duties

Drawing up deeds of trust

Safeguarding the interests of individuals who have helped fund a property purchase should be a matter of principle, says John Coulter

Building blocks

Next of kin must obtain a grant of probate before making a claim on behalf of the deceased person's estate. Joseph Goldsmith considers the ruling in Millburn-Snell v Evans

Unlocking the potential

Focusing on financial and investment advice is the key to solicitors' practice development, says Ian Muirhead

Filling the gap

The best way to keep legal aid alive in the face of brutal cuts is to develop new and innovative ways of working, says Ruth Hayes, as she explains the options her own legal advice centre is considering