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The legacy of Owens v Owens

Owens reminds us that our present divorce law is out of date – and even the proposed reforms would not go far enough in some cases, writes Julian Hawkhead

Mrs Owens takes divorce refusal to Supreme Court

Petitioner's silk hopes justices find workable solution that reflects modern thinking

AI and tech hold the key to reforming divorce costs

Lawyer-led process faces increasing competition from innovators

One step back for no-fault divorce?

Divorce without blame would reduce the burden on the family courts and further the government's aim of more out-of-court dispute resolution, argues Helen Greenfield

'Genius' claim gets short shrift in divorce fight

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

Securing transparency and trust

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

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

Family Justice Bill gives MPs chance to finally address cohabitation reforms

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