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May 8, 2026

When child maintenance becomes another form of control...

Child maintenance is meant to provide stability for those caring for children after separation. But for some survivors of domestic abuse,...
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April 24, 2026

Two homes, one child - where is “home” in the eyes ...

More families than ever split their lives between different countries, whether for work, schooling or lifestyle reasons. But when parents...
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April 24, 2026

Stuck waiting for the family court? Help may be on the ...

Changes to the family courts - what parents need to know The Ministry of Justice has announced changes to how private children cases are...
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April 16, 2026

Olivia Attwood and the rise of “weddings without marr...

In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in so‑called “weddings without marriage” - high‑profile ceremonies, often involving...
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March 23, 2026

With 4 out of 10 couples getting divorced, how do you p...

Growing numbers of couples are turning to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as a practical way to safeguard family wealth amid rising...
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February 19, 2026

Arbitration on the rise: a faster alternative to Family...

A recent article by the Financial Times reports a significant rise in separating couples choosing to arbitrate and explains that the...
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January 19, 2026

The role of fact-finding hearings in Family Court

What is a fact‑finding hearing? A fact-finding hearing is used to establish key facts in a case, typically where one parent has made...
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January 13, 2026

Stopping divorce tourism: how courts decide where cases...

A recent case shows how courts decide which country should handle a divorce when proceedings start in two places. This is an issue that...
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