Practice Notes: Family
Tick-box marriage
A civil partnership for heterosexual couples will not undermine the institution of marriage. It
New guidance seeks to prevent local authority misuse of care system
Charity aims to address confusion over heavily criticised section 2
Fact-finding hearings in the health and social context
Laura Davidson considers the need for fact-finding in mental health cases, which was explored for
Government-backed scheme helps separated parents reach settlements
Chief executive of mediation service encourages ministers to 'learn from and extend' th
Court of Appeal: Legal aid regulations legally flawed in domestic violence cases
'Harsh test' exclude victims from accessing legal aid and 'frustrates the purposes o
Deleting an heir
Testamentary freedom will only be overlooked in unique circumstances but testators must help
Make sure they're golden
If your clients' are banking on the good life when they retire, they need to realise that
How secure is a trust?
There is no guarantee that the courts will overlook a trust created prior to marriage when it
Mediation matters in family disputes
Carla Ditz looks at the current perceptions of mediation and why it remains largely unrecognised
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