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Family Law week surrogacy case law update – January 2025

Andrew Powell and Laura Morley, Barristers at 4PB provide an update on Surrogacy Case Law for the quarter to January 2025

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In Practice: FI v DO [2024] EWFC and the treatment of pets on divorce – what you need to know.

Joanna Newton, a Partner at Stowe Family Law considers the treatment of pets on divorce and what you need to know.

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Exploring Your Options: Out of Court Dispute Resolution for Separation and Divorce

As we lead up to Family Mediation Week (27-30 January 2025) Paul Wild, Partner and Head of Department, and Alexandra Hawkes, Trainee Solicitor, discuss your alternatives to going to court during your matrimonial proceedings.

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Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing in Non-Court Dispute Resolution

Rachel Davenport, Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the role that Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing can play in Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR).   

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Mediation- a sensible route to overcome fraught relationship breakdowns

Serena Sandhu, Solicitor & Director at HMB Solicitors considers if mediation is a sensible route to overcome fraught relationship breakdowns

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The role of parent attachment in cases of non-accidental injury and the physical abuse of children

Dr Cassie Jackson, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and director at the Psychology Clinic of East Anglia considers the role of parent attachment in cases of non-accidental injury and the physical abuse of children

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Demystifying accusations of parental alienation

Jessica Keal, an Associate at Simkins LLP looks at demystifying accusations of parental alienation in children proceedings.

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In Practice:  “What Legal Rights Do You Have as a Cohabitee?”

Sarah Speed, a Partner and Alexandra Hawkes, a Trainee Solicitor at Herrington Carmichael Solicitors consider in practice what legal rights do you have as a cohabitee?

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International Series: Songs of Innocence and Experience: Children in Indian Conflict Zones and the Need for Protection

As part of the international series of articles on Family Law Week considering international family law issues, Ankit Malhotra an Advocate and Felix Scholar considers children in Indian conflict zones and the need for protection

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Blackburne House receives £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs Giving Back campaign

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Navigating Domestic and International Surrogacy – Practice and Policy Comment: G v Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority & Anor [2024] EWHC 2453 (Fam)

Sophie Capo-Bianco Abigail Clements-Bewley, both specialising in International Family Law at Expatriate Law. They consider the recent judgment of G v Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority & Anor [2024] EWHC 2453 (Fam) and the increasing pressure on the law to adapt to changing tides in surrogacy arrangements.

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FJC Guidance on Alienating Behaviours: A New Dawn?

Ian McArdle, a Barrister at Atlantic Chambers considers FJC Guidance on Alienating Behaviours.

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Happy New Year! Maybe Not ! Family Law Enquires Surge After the Festive Season

Serena Sandhu, a Director & Solicitor at Hopkin Murray Beskine considers the surge in family law enquiries after the festive season.

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In Practice & Case Commentary:  O v P & Q [2024] EWCA Civ 1577

Avaia Williams, Pupil Barrister at Parklane Plowden Chambers provides a case commentary of O v P & Q [2024] EWCA Civ 1577

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Properly utilising the pre-proceedings PLO process through making timely and proportionate applications through Part 19. Part 19: the key to unlocking the PLO process?

Siân Young and Jessica Degg, locum local authority lawyers specialising in Public Law Children Act proceedings, discuss the benefits of making early stand-alone Part 19 applications in the pre-proceedings process.

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Domestic Abuse Protection Notices and Orders – a new scheme for domestic abuse victims.

Serena Djiakouris, a Solicitor at Fosters provides an overview of a new scheme for domestic abuse victims.

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