Family

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15 Feb 2017

'Helen Archer' law must not forget alleged abusers

Barrister condemns routine use of terminology that fails to acknowledge presumption of innocence

8 Feb 2017

Supreme Court backs cohabitee's right to receive late partner's pension

Victory for cohabitants could spark challenges to tax laws perceived to be discriminatory

7 Feb 2017

Time for courtroom change?

More must be done to prevent domestic violence victims facing their abusers in court, argues Paul Hunt

2 Feb 2017

FDACs face challenging future

Local stakeholders question whether problem-solving court provides value for money

31 Jan 2017

Do civil partnerships have a future?

As it stands, the law on civil partnerships is inherently unfair, argues Marilyn Stowe

24 Jan 2017

Family mediation: Making the process mainstream

As family mediation week 2017 unfolds, Jean-Yves Gilg says mediation could become the new norm, but only if enough momentum is built up in support of the process

23 Jan 2017

Family mediators call on lawyers and judges to be more supportive

Initiative is reminder to family lawyers of their duty to consider all dispute resolution options

12 Jan 2017

Civil partnership for only same-sex couples is 'discriminatory'

Private members bill receives cross-party support ahead of Commons debate