Family

Articles

22 Mar 2016

LAA urged to delay compulsory CCMS use

Failing government IT project risks further restricting access to justice, says Resolution

21 Mar 2016

Playing for keeps

The court is unlikely to give something back to a benefactor that was given in the spirit of a gift, regardless of how much it cost

21 Mar 2016

A triangular inheritance

Leaving divorce paperwork unattended to doesn't get rid of it, it simply delays it to the disadvantage of a future partner or cohabitant

21 Mar 2016

Solid foundations?

Foundations are non-existent in the England and Wales legal toolbox - we generally use trusts to achieve the same effects. So what happens when beneficiaries dispute over a foundation, using a legal system ill-equipped to deal it?

16 Mar 2016

Against the sands of time

Withstanding the effects of time requires a well-constructed succession plan that is periodically reviewed, advises Suzannah Farnell

15 Mar 2016

Living together

In the first of a series of articles and accompanying videos exploring the life cycle of a couple's interaction family law, Emily Brand explains some simple steps couples who start living together can take to protect their finances should the relati

15 Mar 2016

The divorce diaries: Experiences shared

It is critical for practitioners to understand the emotional impact of divorce and separation as well as the legal implications, says Carla Ditz

15 Mar 2016

Intended with capacity, executed without

The Court of Appeal has made it clear that someone who has been clinically proven to lack capacity can make a valid will. What does this mean for the limits of testamentary capacity?