Family

Articles

24 Apr 2017

Mrs Owens takes divorce refusal to Supreme Court

Petitioner's silk hopes justices find workable solution that reflects modern thinking

19 Apr 2017

AI and tech hold the key to reforming divorce costs

Lawyer-led process faces increasing competition from innovators

18 Apr 2017

One step back for no-fault divorce?

Divorce without blame would reduce the burden on the family courts and further the government's aim of more out-of-court dispute resolution, argues Helen Greenfield

12 Apr 2017

'Genius' claim gets short shrift in divorce fight

Tag should be reserved only for 'exceptional' talent like Mozart and Einstein, says judge

11 Apr 2017

Securing transparency and trust

The risk of jigsaw identification is but one aspect of the family court reporting puzzle, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

11 Apr 2017

Patience is a virtue

There is no secret recipe to getting reform proposals through government, but solicitors can play a major role, explains Professor Nick Hopkins, law commissioner for property, family, and trust law

6 Apr 2017

Family Justice Bill gives MPs chance to finally address cohabitation reforms

Survey highlights need for a serious debate about reform, writes Matthew Rogers

5 Apr 2017

The antediluvian state of divorce law

The unusual case of Owens v Owens only strengthens the arguments for reform, writes Pippa Allsop