Family

Articles

4 Jul 2016

Surrogacy laws due for reform

Megan Bennie explains why change is needed in the law on single parents in surrogacy agreements

4 Jul 2016

The Archers and the law on domestic abuse

Helen Greenfield considers how new legislation criminisalising controlling or coercive behaviour in a family relationship could have applied to a recent storyline on the Radio 4 soap

1 Jul 2016

Brexit: UK family law can improve, say lawyers

Leave vote provides opportunity for improved legislation but 'long and complex' process awaits

28 Jun 2016

Courting controversy: Radicalisation and the courts

Andrew Gillespie and Phil Loftus advise on the safeguarding of children in cases where radicalisation is alleged

28 Jun 2016

Shaking up the cost rules

Should the 'no order' principle be changed in financial remedy cases, wonders Marilyn Stowe

20 Jun 2016

Open Family Courts: Transparent justice or privacy invasion?

Is allowing unwarranted attention to be turned to famous divorcing couples the price you pay for an open court? What is, and how do you find, a good balance, asks Pippa Allsop

7 Jun 2016

What The Archers can teach 'us about grandparents' rights

The Radio 4 soap has highlighted the effects of divorce on the wider family; Elizabeth Fletcher discusses the legal position of grandparents hoping to maintain contact

6 Jun 2016

Immigration tribunal fees hike may unlawfully discriminate

Fee increases will disproportionately affect BAME applicants, says president of the Law Society