Practice Notes: Family
Narcissism and Family Law: What dispute resolution practitioners should know
Karin Walker discusses how family law practitioners can approach and mediate a relationship with a narcissist.
Fletcher Day family initiative
The project aims to help families better understand confusing legal terms
Sweeping transparency reforms proposed for the family courts
The profession has expressed concern about the role social media may play in the reporting of family cases
Controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate relationship
Anthony Burton and Mark Soames examine how controlling and coercive behaviour may be prosecuted as non-sexual abuse in a relationship
New approaches to separation: Uncouple
While considering the difficulties of traditional divorce routes, Claire Blakemore proposes ‘Uncouple’ as a new alternative.
Childhood injuries, parental conduct, and the law
Jemma Barnard explores when a child can claim negligence against their parent.
Family matters are taxing
Doug Shanks, John Handley, and Jessica May discuss the tax implications of divorce
The need to tackle predatory marriages
Matthew Duncan, Helen Freely and James Flanagan assess the lack of legal protection for vulnerable individuals following a rise in predatory marriages.
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