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Expert commentary, case analysis, and practical guides on divorce, children's arrangements, financial remedy, and more.
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Family LawSecuring the family identity of surrogates after the death of a parent
Once again, the boundary between rigid statutory text and human reality has been redrawn by the English family courts, offering a profound lifeline to those grieving families who are navigating the minefield of international surrogacy. Background: This case concerns an application for a parental order in respect of Y and Z, two-year-old children born through […]
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DivorceFamily LawCan divorce settlements truly survive the grave?
The intersection of family law and mortality has a long and complex history. However, a recent judgement has exposed a massive procedural trap for those individuals fighting a financial order after a former spouse has passed away. Background: This dispute revolved around three properties tied to a marriage that had disintegrated into a bitter asset […]
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawWhen formal protocol and parental rights clash in adoption hearings
When a child has been placed for adoption, the legal system faces the delicate task of balancing the finality and security of that placement against the fundamental rights of the biological parents. In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal (CoA) meticulously examined this inherent tension. This ruling provides invaluable clarification on how courts assess […]
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawBirth parents can’t access the Annex A Report to block an adoption
The Family Court has reinforced the strict wall of confidentiality protecting prospective adopters, making it clear that birth parents do not have any automatic right of access to highly sensitive
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawThe non-disclosure of facts can vitiate an adoption order
In the architecture of family law, no legal decree carries more permanence than a child adoption order, or AO. It does not merely alter a child’s living arrangements; it fundamentally extinguishes
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawAn eleventh-hour appeal cannot reverse a lawful relocation
In the tangled world of international family law, the speed of travel inevitably outpaces that of the legal system. A recent and significant High Court ruling has clarified the high stakes of
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DivorceFamily LawFinancial ArrangementsEnsure that your ‘ex’ has money on account before pursuing his solicitors
Enforcing financial orders in divorce proceedings can feel like an uphill battle when a spouse decides to ignore a court’s authority. However, a recent judgement from the family court serves as a
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawWhere paternity conflicts with public policy
The High Court has addressed the shadow of one of the most controversial figures in modern family law, that of Robert Albon, known globally as "Joe Donor". Having fathered over 180 children
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Child ArrangementsThe long road to international child support
Cross-border child maintenance cases present unique challenges. We examine the legal frameworks that determine how — and where — applications should be brought.
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DivorceFamily LawI’ve Received Court Papers – What Do I Do?
Receiving court papers can feel overwhelming. This guide explains exactly what they mean, what happens next, and the steps you should take immediately.
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Family LawWhat happens when the paper father isn’t the biological father?
While the bond between a parent and child may be forged through love and daily care, the English legal system remains tethered to the biological reality of the genetic code. A landmark ruling by the
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawAbandonment no longer easily shifts a child’s habitual residence
In the complex landscape of international family law, a particularly harrowing issue is that of "transnational marriage abandonment," or TMA. This occurs when one spouse takes their partner
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