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Breaking up is hard to do: matrimonial property

Lisa Pepper takes a look at the key themes behind the Law Commission's consultation on matrimonial property

Family justice reforms need stakeholders' support

Recommendations for 'the modernisation of 'the family justice system 'are undoubtedly sensible 'but their success in 'practice will depend both 'on resources and on stakeholders' willingness 'to develop a new culture, 'say Rachel Langdale QC and Susannah Johnson

Working it out: divorce settlements

Does one size fit all in divorce settlements? Lauren Greenhalgh questions the logic of using a mathematical formula to divide assets

Sir Nicholas Wall to retire as president of Family Division

Search for a successor will begin in January

Peace and love: family arbitration

Saurabh Bhagotra explores the benefits of arbitration in resolving family disuptes

Co-op cautious on expansion of family law service

No target for recruits and no date for launch outside London

Complaints | Costs in matrimonial proceedings

Michelle Garlick and Deborah Sullivan 'explain how to avoid a complaint over 'fees being escalated to LeO

Family business | Be wary of befriending clients

Getting involved with clients is not only unprofessional, it might put you in 'a difficult position when billing for your work, says Marilyn Stowe