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New family procedure rules emphasise alternative dispute methods

Laura Williams says that the latest Family Procedure Rules aim to reduce court congestion by promoting diverse non-court dispute resolutions

New divorce report: fair shares and non-marital assets

Chris Longbottom explores a new report looking into the fairness of divorce proceedings and what is deemed marital and non-marital assets

Calls for reform in cohabitation law

Samantha Farndale explores widespread misconceptions about cohabitees' rights and advocates for a legal framework to protect them

Family law: legal advice and assistance, but not as we know it?

Tony Roe provides his views on the government’s new pilot on legal advice for parents/carers facing challenges when agreeing child arrangements

The law of unintended consequences and the nexus between divorce tourism and procedural fairness

Shaili Gohil-Desai dissects the recent ruling before the Supreme Court in the case of Potanina (Respondent) v Potanin (Appellant) [2024] UKSC 3 and the wider implications for future litigants

Transparency pilot commences in the family court

Henry Hood and Anna Roiser provide the background to the transparency reporting pilot and the importance of striking a fair balance between transparency and privacy

Updated pensions guidance provides greater clarity for divorcing couples

Recent updates and reports provide crucial guidance for pension sharing in divorce, highlighting significant gender disparities

Identifying assets in an increasingly contentious world

Emma Baddaley discusses the different dimensions of contentious probate in the modern world