Family

Articles

12 Apr 2017

'Genius' claim gets short shrift in divorce fight

Tag should be reserved only for 'exceptional' talent like Mozart and Einstein, says judge

11 Apr 2017

Securing transparency and trust

The risk of jigsaw identification is but one aspect of the family court reporting puzzle, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

11 Apr 2017

Patience is a virtue

There is no secret recipe to getting reform proposals through government, but solicitors can play a major role, explains Professor Nick Hopkins, law commissioner for property, family, and trust law

6 Apr 2017

Family Justice Bill gives MPs chance to finally address cohabitation reforms

Survey highlights need for a serious debate about reform, writes Matthew Rogers

5 Apr 2017

The antediluvian state of divorce law

The unusual case of Owens v Owens only strengthens the arguments for reform, writes Pippa Allsop

4 Apr 2017

International pension issues on divorce

Charlotte Symes discusses the procedure for obtaining an English pension-sharing order where a couple have divorced abroad

4 Apr 2017

There are no winners in Owens v Owens

Calls for no-fault divorce are likely to fall on deaf ears, says Mark Harrop

30 Mar 2017

Brexit's impact on family justice

As article 50 is triggered, Jane Keir considers the family law challenges ahead