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Stuff that matters

Is a vast taxidermy collection and a shotgun worth anything in an estate and, more to the point, what should you do with them, asks Sofia Tayton

Mediation works best when a case is under way

Can compulsory attendance of separating couples at MIAMs reduce the burden on our congested courts, asks Marilyn Stowe

Jersey focus | In good hands

With philanthropic opportunities aplenty, it's surprising that Jersey has to further raise its charitable profile, says Julian Hayden

Hindsight is not a wonderful thing in estate planning

Couples may snub a marriage certificate but they must write a will or risk losing property and assets, says Adam Draper

Turning over a new leaf for families and the justice system

Major changes could remedy many problems, but centralised administration may be impractical for separating parents involved in court proceedings, says Joanna Pratt

What's at the top of your client's wish list?

Make sure your side is prepared for a financial remedy first directions appointment and aim to settle at the first hearing, says District Judge Julie Exton

After initial problems are ironed out, the Family Court will be fit for purpose

April 22 marked the day that the new Family Court came into existence

Equality should be universal

Civil partnerships could be automatically converted to marriages to allow tax relief for same-sex couples with foreign connections, says Fay Copeland