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It's a family affair: succession planning advice

Succession planning advice for family businesses, by Mike Fleming

Unmarried couples don't always intend an enduring relationship

Cases involving unmarried couples appear to be decided on the principle that the relationship was entered into under the expectation it would endure but statistics and instructions to solicitors seem to be telling another story. Jonathan West and Alex Matheson report

Family business | Divorce by gimmick

Instead of developing a ‘divorce by app' scheme the government should consider allowing ‘no-win, no-fee' 'in family cases, says 'Marilyn Stowe

Workshop: Handling leave to remove cases

Shikha Datta outlines the key points to consider whether you're acting for the relocating parent or the party opposing the move

Divorcing couples with agricultural business assets should avoid the courts, says Christine Rawsthorne

How can accountants assist in matrimonial disputes?

David Liddell outlines recent departures by the family courts from traditional business valuation methodology

Ryder J warns of restrictions on cross-examination at family courts

'Inquisitorial environment' needed for litigants in person

New joint parenting laws are not just unnecessary, they are dangerous

Instead of jeopardising the flexible, child-focused set of principles developed under the Children Act, the government should improve the enforceability of contact orders, says Stuart Ruff