Family

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Is the tide turning on nuptial agreements?

Stephanie Coker dissects a decisive case reinforcing the influence of nuptial agreements in legal proceedings

The expansion of controlling and coercive behaviour: the implications for criminal and family law

Jessica Maguire and Katie Spooner discuss the impact on criminal and family law of the amendment to the offence of controlling and coercive behaviour

The ‘cooling off’ period for a separating couple shortened – could this set a precedent?

Iwona Durlak shares her thoughts on a recent case concerning the 'cooling off' period

Love-bombing recognised as a sign of abuse

Samantha Farndale explores how family lawyers can recognise and address love-bombing in abusive relationships

Mothers working in the law – building on positive change

Dana Denis-Smith explores the situation, post-pandemic facing mothers working in the legal profession

The right of grandchildren to see their grandparents in the UK

Vanessa Lloyd Platt provides details on a recent survey of grandparents from across the UK

Fertility friendly law firms: is this the future?

Natalie Sutherland shares her experiences and views on the importance of fertility friendly firms

The rental mediation service pilot: a rocky start

Rahim Shamji and Tony Guise analyse the findings set out in the post-implementation review