Practice Notes: Family
‘No fault divorce’: a change for the better?
Karin Walker weights the procs and cons of the no fault divorce law
26 May 2022
Legal age for marriage and civil partnerships raised to 18
The rules will also apply to unofficial cultural or religious marriages
27 Apr 2022
No-fault divorce: Domestic abuse victims receive lifeline
Rachel Fisher argues the new reforms in divorce laws are a much-needed change
19 Apr 2022
Under my roof: cohabitation and couples’ rights
Claire Chisnall explores legal principles and protections for couples choosing to cohabit.
14 Apr 2022
‘No fault’ divorce is here: but is it good news for the family lawyers?
Legal experts have warned that applications may surge and overwhelm lawyers and the courts
06 Apr 2022
‘Running down the clock’: divorce rates drop – but are couples simply waiting for 6 April?
Quarterly family law court statistics also revealed case backlogs persist
01 Apr 2022
Outdoor civil weddings and civil partnerships to be made permanent
Temporary measures brought in during the pandemic will be made permanent on 6 April
15 Mar 2022
Immigration issues for family lawyers
Matthew Cranton explores common immigration issues for family lawyers and provides tips on handling them
14 Mar 2022
We want prenup! (Do we?)
Jemma Wentworth looks at the conditions of a prenuptial agreement
06 Feb 2022
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