Family

Articles

24 Feb 2017

Being civil

Fixing the civil partnership anomaly is only the first step of a bigger cohabitation reform project, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

24 Feb 2017

Time for action

Despite the recent Court of Appeal judgment, it is clear the ban on opposite-sex civil partnerships cannot continue indefinitely, writes Maeve O'Higgins

23 Feb 2017

'Long overdue' reforms will protect vulnerable parties in family court

Cross-examination proposals must ensure a fair trial, says Resolution

23 Feb 2017

Prisons and Courts Bill allows judges to 'focus on cases that matter'

Victims and the vulnerable at centre of court changes with justice secretary accountable for reforming offenders

21 Feb 2017

Cohabitants and pensions – jointly and severally

While the immediate significance of Brewster is limited, it once more shines a light on the differences in law between married and cohabiting couples, explains Shlomit Glaser

21 Feb 2017

Refusal to extend civil partnership to straight couples not unlawful

Government's 'wait and see' policy was proportionate and justified, appeal judges confirm

17 Feb 2017

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Further cuts and the online recorder test debacle are enough to make solicitors long for the days of inkwells, pink ribbon, and a publicly funded justice system that worked for all, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

16 Feb 2017

Owens v Owens: New calls for divorce law reform

'Highly unusual' case will 'almost certainly' renew calls for change