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Lords: Government must address uncertainty over judicial reciprocity

Peers highlight need for new arrangements to protect families and businesses

The importance of business valuations on divorce

As businesses differ, it is important to ascertain their value with care to ensure a fair division of the family wealth, advises Rakesh Kapila

Government plans for domestic abuse victims a 'bizarre dichotomy'

Spring Budget pledge comes weeks after proposals to cut fees paid to criminal court appointees

How to cope with a narcissist in the family justice system

Kara Swift advises solicitors to remain focused, factual, fair, and firm when helping clients deal with a narcissistic former partner

What is the future of civil partnerships?

It is for the law to keep up with changing relationship formats and social attitudes to reflect reality and protect those involved, writes Pippa Allsop

A rare case of defended divorce

Owens is a reminder of the unnecessary turmoil caused by fault-based divorce, writes Paul Hunt

Vulnerable family law clients facing debt to access legal advice

SRA report finds consumers struggle to make informed choices about solicitors

Spousal maintenance: A 'meal ticket' for life?

A recent Court of Appeal decision bucks the trend on maintenance provision, says Ronnie Mortimer