Family

Articles

New approaches to separation: Uncouple

While considering the difficulties of traditional divorce routes, Claire Blakemore proposes 'Uncoupl'; as a new alternative.

Splitting the difference?: Pension inequality in divorce

Debora Price conducts new research into the inequalities of pensions when couples divorce

Family court statistics

Increase in family court cases fuels concern over delays

Childhood injuries, parental conduct, and the law

Jemma Barnard explores when a child can claim negligence against their parent.

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.

Family matters are taxing

Doug Shanks, John Handley, and Jessica May discuss the tax implications of divorce

Mediation voucher scheme: 'thousands' more families to benefit 

The government has pledged a further £800,000 for the scheme

Balancing health needs with a just outcome

Karen Wilsher and Claire Devine review a divorce case which highlights the sensitivities and the special considerations when one party has significant health needs.