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  The Company Of Others: Marriage, Cohabitees And Consequence  

Regular readers of this ‘blog will understand the degree of insight into the nation’s private lives which being a family lawyer provides. Even more than appreciating how things currently are, it’s possible to glean the evolving dynamics of relationships and predict the likely consequences of those patterns should they continue. In recent days, the Office […]

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  Mediation And The Family Court: New Rules To Spur Non-Court Resolution  

Maintaining a family is not necessarily easy. That’s particularly true when the relationship between parents becomes frayed or fractures altogether. Divorce is, sadly, a reality for many men and women. According to the most recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 41 per cent of married couples break up before they are able […]

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  Saying “No” To The Bank Of Mum And Dad: Prenups And Parental Pressure  

It is perhaps only natural for parents to want the best for their children. Even when those children become adults, it is not a surprise to find that they turn to their mothers or fathers for advice and assistance. More than acting as unpaid childminders or looking after pets while sons and daughters are on […]

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  Mahtani v Mahtani – London, Legal Change and Global Divorce  

London is one of the major global cities and, as such, has magnetic appeal not only for foreign visitors but for those wishing to work and live in England. More than its tourist attractions and vibrant business community, London has added another dimension to its reputation over time as the world’s divorce capital. As various […]

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