Family

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Under my roof: cohabitation and couples' rights

Claire Chisnall explores legal principles and protections for couples choosing to cohabit

'No fault' divorce is here: but is it good news for the family lawyers?

Legal experts have warned that applications may surge and overwhelm lawyers and the courts

'Running down the clock': divorce rates drop – but are couples simply waiting for 6 April?

Quarterly family law court statistics also revealed case backlogs persist

Outdoor civil weddings and civil partnerships to be made permanent

Temporary measures brought in during the pandemic will be made permanent on 6 April

Immigration issues for family lawyers

Matthew Cranton explores common immigration issues for family lawyers and provides tips on handling them

We want prenup! (Do we?)

Jemma Wentworth looks at the conditions of a prenuptial agreement

Divorce rates drop

But do the statistics reflect post-pandemic reality?

The court system is dead – long live what exactly?

Karin Walker explores out of court dispute resolution measures for family disputes