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International divorces: The complex web of multi-jurisdictional battles

Amy Langford unravels the complexities of international divorces, illuminating the nuanced legal challenges involved

Protecting inheritance from divorce

Adam Maguire looks at how an inheritance can be kept separate from matrimonial assets

STEP warns the public against ‘cowboy will’ promises and unqualified, incompetent will writers

Dishonest, unqualified and incompetent will writers are costing people millions in extra tax, causing significant distress and leaving grieving families to deal with the financial...

Costs and conduct in financial remedy cases

Leora Taratula-Lyons examines recent case law on how costs are awarded in financial remedy proceedings following divorce

Avoiding contempt in Children Act proceedings

Rebecca Hughes examines a case in which a parent who was party to an ongoing Children Act proceedings disclosed documents to a police officer recording harassment...

Family law specialist joins B P Collins from Penningtons Manches Cooper

Thames Valley and City law firm, B P Collins LLP, has expanded its family team with the appointment of new partner, Emma Leavesley

Inconsistency creates uncertainty in divorce proceedings

Inconsistent interpretation of divorce laws leads to uncertainty and financial burdens, sparking calls for reform

CMA targets will-writing, online divorce and probate services

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into potential consumer law breaches in unregulated legal services