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Domestic abuse protection notice and order rollout across England and Wales.
On 30th October 2026, the Law Society published guidance on the national rollout of domestic abuse protection notices and orders (DAPNs and DAPOs), which will take effect across the family, civil and criminal courts from 25th November 2026. A DAPO is a new civil order bringing together the strongest elements of existing protective orders, and is the first cross-jurisdictional domestic abuse protective order. It enables courts to impose more tailored conditions on perpetrators, including exclusion zones, no-contact provisions, electronic monitoring and behaviour requirements such as participation in substance misuse programmes. Perpetrators must also notify the police of their name and...
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When the Music Stops: Domicile, Habitual Residence and International Families
Bryan Jones, a partner at Hughes Fowler Carruthers considers the recent political change and reforms to the UK's tax regime that the courts are increasingly having to take into account when determining whether political change and reforms to the UK's tax regime have meant that determining whether England is truly a family's "home".
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Beyond Unproved Allegations: Dishonesty, Evidence and Child Welfare in RM v RC [2026] EWFC 297 (B)
Milad Shojaei, a Barrister at 33 Bedford Row Chambers, considers the distinction between an allegation of domestic abuse that has not been proven and a finding that it was knowingly false highlighted in the recent case RM v RC [2026] EWFC 297 (B).
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Family Law Week Interview Series with Raphaëlle Svara, CMS Monaco
In the first in a series of interviews, Raphaëlle Svara of CMS Monaco answers questions on international family law in Monaco.
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Autumn 2026 Edition: Quarterly Court of Protection Update
Imogen Mellor, a Barrister at 4PB, provides an update on the Court of Protection for Autumn 2026.
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The first UK parental order case involving a surrogacy arrangement in China
Natalie Sutherland, a Partner at International Family Law Group, provides an overview of the first UK parental order case involving a surrogacy arrangement in China.
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International Series: A French No-Court Divorce and an Algerian Connection: Questions to Resolve Before Advising the Family
Maître Nouni Brahim, a lawyer practising in Algeria, provides an insight into the potential consequences in Algeria of a divorce completed in France.
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Participation directions in Family Court – how can my client be prepared to give the best evidence?
Serena Djiakouris and Charlotte Worthman of Goodman Ray Solicitors, consider how clients can be prepared to give the best evidence.
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Divorce ‘trends’ – why are people staying married for longer and what does this mean for divorce?
Judit Kerese, a Senior Associate at Stowe Family Law, considers why people are staying married for longer and what this does mean for divorce.
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Beyond the stereotype: why I joined Resolution
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The impact of DIY divorce on fair financial settlements
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In Practice: A v B: A First for the Falkland Islands
James Netto, a Partner at International Family Law Group, provides an in practice look at the case A v B which came before the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands.
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Hallucinogen drug testing
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Voice, Not Veto: The Child’s Voice in In the Petition of DM [2026] UKSC 32
Carolina Marín Pedreño, Kandice Phillips and Tanya Arackal, of Dawson Cornwell LLP consider the child’s voice in the Petition of DM [2026] UKSC 32
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Trading Pension Rights for the Family Home on Divorce
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The Assisted Dying Debate Must Refocus on Its Legal Consequences
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A Successful Private Children Law Conference 2026 – Thank You!
Our Private Children Law Conference 2026, held on Friday 9 October at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London, was a fantastic success! Bringing together professionals from across the family law community, the day was filled with insightful discussions, engaging panel sessions and valuable opportunities to share knowledge, exchange perspectives and connect with colleagues.
A huge thank you to our exceptional speakers and chairs for sharing their expertise, to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the day, and to our headline sponsor, DNA Legal, alongside our sponsors, exhibitors and charity partner, SPPD, for their generous support. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make the conference such a memorable occasion and look forward to welcoming you to our events in 2027! -
Family Law Week Annual Review 2025 – Key Developments and Commentary
Get your copy todayWe are delighted to announce the publication of the Family Law Week Annual Review 2025 – Key Developments and Commentary, providing expert analysis of the most significant developments across family law during 2025.
Featuring contributions from leading family law barristers, solicitors and other professionals, the Review covers key developments in private children law, public law, international family law, financial remedies and modern families. Topics include the statutory presumption of parental involvement, UK–Japan Hague Convention cases, Indo-UK divorce issues, child maintenance in shared care arrangements and ethical legal fee loans.
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Now Available: Autumn 2026 Edition: Quarterly Court of Protection Update
Read hereOur Autumn Court of Protection Quarterly Update provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in Court of Protection law and practice, exploring key judgments, emerging issues and their practical implications for practitioners.
Designed to help professionals stay informed in this evolving area of law, this update offers expert analysis and valuable insights into the decisions and developments shaping Court of Protection practice.
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