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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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January 9, 2026

What does “father” mean?

The recent case of Re X (A Child) [2025] examined the meaning of “father” under section 2 of the Children Act 1989 (CA1989). It was also...
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December 12, 2025

Reform on hold: Cohabitation law review delayed

When a marriage ends, matrimonial law steps in to protect both parties. Matrimonial law offers rights to shared assets, pensions and...
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