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Cultural Competence in Practice: Working Effectively with Muslim Clients
According to the 2021 Census conducted by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) there were approximately 3.9 million Muslims in England...
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UK Government announces home buying and selling reform consultation
The UK Government has announced a consultation into the home buying and selling process - aiming to save both time and money for those...
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Managing Family Challenges During Yom Kippur: Guidance for Jewish Families
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, brings with it a unique set of challenges for families, particularly where children...
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Domestic abuse and financial proceedings: a focus on Australia’s family law reforms
As we come to terms with the lasting and significant impact that domestic abuse can have on those who experience it, family practitioners...
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The Renters’ Rights Bill: Commons challenge Lords’ practicalities
As the Renters’ Rights Bill (“the Bill”) enters the final throes of its parliamentary journey, the "ping-pong" process between the...
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Divorce capital of the world? Potanina v Potanin
On Thursday 4 September 2025, the Court of Appeal gave Mrs Potanina the green light to pursue financial relief in the English courts –...
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US to UK Immigration Series: Bridgit Mendler
As political uncertainty grows in the US, particularly under the leadership of President Donald Trump, many of our friends across the...
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Navigating International Divorce: Insights from Dual-Qualified Lawyers – A Q&A Guide
Why Does Dual Qualification Matter in Family Law? In an increasingly globalised world, international families are more common—and so are...
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Possible end to Birthright citizenship: Will President Trump’s Executive Order impact international surrogacy arrangements in the US?
On President Trump’s first day back in the Presidential Office, he signed an Executive Order which would prevent the recognition of...
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Known sperm donation and legal parenthood
Donation from a known sperm donor can be complex from a legal perspective, particularly in relation to determining who a child’s legal...
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“Do I Get the Ring Back?”: What Happens When an Engagement Ends
It’s one of those questions that always gets people talking—who keeps the engagement ring when the wedding is called off? Whether it’s a...
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Husband successfully challenges prenuptial agreement as Court of Appeal criticises wife for failing to disclose 73% of her assets
The Court of Appeal has published a significant judgment recently, where the wife was seeking to rely on the terms of a prenuptial...
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RTM Claims and the Registration Gap
In the case of Avon Freeholds Ltd v Cresta Court E RTM Company Ltd, in a unanimous decision, the Court of Appeal has held that an RTM...
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Two Wives, One Estate: What the Dinsdale Case Teaches Us About Bigamy and Inheritance
The recent High Court case involving accountant James Dinsdale has captured headlines and raised important questions for families and...
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National Surrogacy Week: A holistic approach to supporting families
Surrogacy is a meaningful route to parenthood for many families in the UK and across the world. As we mark the end of National Surrogacy...
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Surrogacy across borders: What you should know
International surrogacy laws vary significantly across the globe, creating a complex legal framework for intended parents and surrogates...
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Late-life parenthood through surrogacy: A right or a risk?
In the UK, increasingly, there are a wide range of people of different ages and backgrounds that wish to start a family via a surrogate....
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Counselling through the surrogacy process
As part of National Surrogacy Week we are exploring the options and issues facing people considering building a family via this route -...
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National Surrogacy Week 2025: Practical Insights and Evolving Perspectives
As National Surrogacy Week returns from 1–7 August 2025, it offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the evolving landscape of surrogacy...
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Standish v Standish and the future of wealth protection
“When does non-matrimonial property become matrimonial property in the context of financial remedy proceedings, and how should the...
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More than 100 skilled occupations to be removed from 22 July 2025, in sweeping changes to the Immigration Rules
The Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules has now been published, and it sets out details of a number of the significant changes...
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Is a wealth tax on the horizon? DÉJÀ VU
In 2021, we explored the WTC’s recommendations to introduce a one-off wealth tax in response to Covid-19 (Is a wealth tax on the...
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Why Offshore Family Investment Companies Are Back in Focus for International Clients
From 6 April 2025, the UK’s new inheritance tax (IHT) rules for long-term residents have significantly reduced the effectiveness of...
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Asset Division Without Blame: Gender Reassignment and Financial Fairness in Divorce
A recently published judgment from the Family Court in Brighton offers a compelling look at how emotional complexity intersects with...
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UK Supreme Court Clarifies Property Division in Divorce: What Standish v Standish Means for HNW Individuals
The Supreme Court today handed down its long-awaited decision in Standish v Standish, a landmark case concerning the treatment of...
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Concept of habitual residence explored in significant Court of Appeal judgment: O (Summary Return: Non-Convention Country), Re [2025] EWCA Civ 660
A significant Court of Appeal decision was published on 21 May 2025, involving the abduction of two children by their mother from Nigeria...
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Domestic abuse in the context of Financial Remedy Proceedings
The family court is clear that domestic abuse is indefensible. There is however a clear difficulty in survivors being able to...
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Protecting personal injury settlements from a separation or divorce
Achieving a personal injury settlement is often the result of a long and challenging journey. Once achieved, it is only natural to use...
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Effective Co-Parenting Post-Injury: Ensuring Child Well-being
Co-parenting after separation when one parent has experienced a serious injury requires patience, empathy, and a collaborative approach....
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The Strain on Relationships from Traumatic Brain Injury, and what to Consider if you’re thinking about Divorce
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have profound effects on individuals and their relationships. The changes that occur after a TBI can be...
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