Family

Articles

7 Aug 2012

Update | Divorce: keeping communication channels open

Austin Chessell explains why effective communication between separating couples not only aids the resolution of disputes but helps to keep fees under control

3 Aug 2012

Family business | Acting for other solicitors

Lawyers instructing their peers in divorce proceedings should remember that family ?litigation is based on more flexible principles and with a different type of objective ?than other disputes, says Marilyn Stowe

1 Aug 2012

Prenuptial agreements may help enforce sharia law on divorce, says Emily Brand

25 Jul 2012

Open season: reporting restrictions in family law

Miranda Fisher considers reporting restrictions in the family justice system

23 Jul 2012

Norgrove appointed chair of Family Justice Board

Move comes days after new plea to stop shared parenting principle becoming law

19 Jul 2012

It's a family affair: succession planning advice

Succession planning advice for family businesses, by Mike Fleming

18 Jul 2012

Unmarried couples don't always intend an enduring relationship

Cases involving unmarried couples appear to be decided on the principle that the relationship was entered into under the expectation it would endure but statistics and instructions to solicitors seem to be telling another story. Jonathan West and Alex Matheson report

6 Jul 2012

Family business | Divorce by gimmick

Instead of developing a ‘divorce by app' scheme the government should consider allowing ‘no-win, no-fee' 'in family cases, says 'Marilyn Stowe