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'Desperately unhappy' Mrs Owens refused divorce

Munby P laments 'hypocrisy and lack of intellectual honesty' of current law

Lord Wilson: Prenups 'may need further attention'

Contrasting views from Radmacher and Law Commission underline need for government review

The stellar contribution claim

Is the 'stellar contribution' argument fair and just, asks Julian Hawkhead

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