Family

Articles

29 Sept 2016

Kent and Sussex universities show pro bono commitment with new law clinics

Education of practical skills will help the next generation lawyers in a 'highly competitive market'

23 Sept 2016

Jolie v Pitt: Lawyers to win big in latest Hollywood divorce

Seasoned divorce attorney with $25,000 retainer to represent Angelina Jolie

21 Sept 2016

Pillow talk

In light of Suski and Bala, is it time for parliament to divorce the spousal exemption from the law of conspiracy, asks Richard Easton

21 Sept 2016

Family courts face 'crisis' amid rise in care cases

'A radical rebalancing of the very functions and purpose of the family courts is needed,' says Munby

15 Sept 2016

The changing face of our courts

Chris Keenan considers plans to make the Family Division and the Court of Protection more transparent and tech friendly

7 Sept 2016

Radio soap sidelines solicitors

The 'Bar-centric' trial storyline in The Archers misrepresents the criminal justice system, a former legal adviser to the long-running radio soap has claimed

7 Sept 2016

The happy divorce: A possibility or a pipedream?

While an amicable separation may not always be achievable, solicitors on both 'sides' must take an active role in promoting such an outcome, believes Pippa Allsop

17 Aug 2016

The potential impact of Brexit on divorce

Parliament and the courts should seize the opportunity to make their own rules on jurisdiction, writes Lara Myers