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AI and Family Law
Joanna Newton, a Partner at Stowe Family Law, considers AI and Family Law
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When does a Non-Molestation Order become Legally Effective for Criminal Liability?
Vicky Lankester, an Associate at Brett Wilson, considers when a Non-Molestation Order becomes legally effective for criminal liability.
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Is this the Family Law case that has it all?
Pauline Troy, Barrister at 1 COR Brighton, considers the case Re C and Others (Unregulated Sperm Donor) [2025] EWFC 130 and asks the questions: 'Is this the Family Law case that has it all?'
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International Quarterly Law Update – Summer 2025
Jacqueline Renton KC and Nadia Campbell-Brunton, Barristers at 4PB, review the latest key decisions in international children law, Summer 2025.
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Revoking Parental Responsibility – Biological and Non-Biological fathers
Ben Butler, Barrister at Westgate Chambers, and Ellie Chapman, a CILEX Advanced Paralegal at Brighton & Hove Law, examine the revocation of parental responsibility in respect of both biological and non-biological fathers.
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Pauline Troy, Barrister at 1 COR Brighton explores the question 'Surrogacy Law: What Is Wrong With It?'
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Modern Families, Older Laws: Legal Pitfalls in Family Creation Today
Joe Ferguson, an Associate in the Family Team at Myerson Solicitors considers the legal pitfalls in family creation today
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The Pathfinder Scheme and Practice Direction 36Z: A New Approach to Private Law Proceedings
Ashleigh Herbert, a Barrister at Cathedral Chambers considers the Pathfinder Scheme and Practice Direction 36Z as a new approach to private law proceedings
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In Practice: Lessons Learnt from Re A (Appeal: Findings of Fact)
Joanna Thom and Harrison Engler, of Field Court Chambers explore lessons learnt from Re A (Appeal: Findings of Fact)
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Can You Issue a Divorce in the Family Court of England and Wales and is it Recognised in Another EU Country?
Serena Sandhu, Director/ Family Law Solicitor and Angjelina Ahmeti, a Paralegal at Hopkin Murray Beskine explore if you can issue a divorce in the family court of England and Wales and if it is recognised in another EU country
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From Conflict to Clarity: How The Co-Parenting Method is Transforming Post-Separation Parenting
Marcie Shaoul, the founder and director of The Co-Parent Way and The Co-Parenting Method explores how the co-parenting method is transforming post-separation parenting
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Covert Recordings in Family Proceedings – the Guidance
Amelia King, a Barrister at No 18 Chambers considers recently published guidance by the Family Justice Council on the use of covert recordings in family law proceedings.
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Post-adoption contact, where are we?
Anna Yarde, a Barrister at Harcourt Chambers considers where we are with post-adoption contact
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The Indispensable Alliance: Cultivating Professional Positivity Between Social Work and Family Law
Graham Brown, an Independent Social Worker considers the cultivation of professional positivity between Social Work and Family Law
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Spousal Maintenance: Are Family Courts Doing Enough to Prevent Financial Hardship After Divorce?
Kate Brett, a Senior Associate at Dawson Cornwell LLP considers if the Family Courts are doing enough to prevent financial hardship after divorce.
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Drug, Alcohol & DNA testing that gives back
Rachel Davenport, Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the company’s commitment to giving back to communities across the UK.
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