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In Practice: High Court Grants Declaration of Parentage in reported BATUK Paternity Case
James Netto of the International Family Law Group considers in practice the High Court grants declaration of parentage in a reported BATUK Paternity Case
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Pets on Divorce and Separation: why Family Lawyers should speak up now
Emily Prince, an associate solicitor and Teresa Cullen, a partner at Keystone Law consider pets on divorce and separation and why Family Lawyers should speak up now
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A Thoughtful Approach to Parental Gender Identity and Child Welfare: M v M [2025] EWFC 509 (B)
Sacha Lee, a Senior Associate and Isabela Maculan, an Associate at Dawson Cornwell LLP, consider a thoughtful approach to parental gender identity and child welfare following a recent case M v M [2025] EWFC 509 (B)
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Cohabitation Rights Bill: Welcome reform, with room for improvement
Abigail Reading, an Associate at Dawson Cornwell LLP, explores the Cohabitation Rights Bill.
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A fairer end to relationships? Reforming financial outcomes for survivors of domestic abuse
In this third article of the series from Stowe Family Law, Shanika Haynes explores the Government’s proposals relating to victims of domestic abuse, and where more needs to be done to protect survivors during and after separation, whether married or unmarried.
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Cohabitation and inheritance in A fairer end to relationships
As the dust begins to settle around the news of the Government’s consultation A fairer end to relationships, Subecca Sheikh examines the proposals regarding inheritance so far as they impact the world of family law. This article is the second in a series of insights from lawyers at Stowe Family Law around the consultation.
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It takes a village: grandparents and private law child arrangements Â
Alex Clift, a barrister at Coram Chambers, considers grandparents and private law child arrangements
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Allegation, Disclosure and the Duty to Keep an Open Mind: Reflections on F v M & Anor [2026] EWFC 133 (B)
Komal Patel, a barrister at 3PB Barristers, reflects on a recent fact-finding judgment in F v M & Anor [2026] EWFC 133 (B).
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The End of Cheshire West?
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Barristers, Cashflow and the Credit Facility Nobody Agreed To
Artis Kakonge, a Barrister and Deputy Head of Family at No 5 Chambers, continues her series on why the bar needs modern business structures following the recent cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency.
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In Practice: The Local Authority and C & D – ISW applications
Gary Fawcett, a barrister at No 18 Chambers, considers in practice a recent case: The Local Authority and C & D – ISW applications
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The End of Legal Limbo? Cohabitation Rights Under Review
Ciara Pugh, a Partner at Stowe Family Law, will explore the proposed changes to cohabitation rights in England and Wales.
Read moreBeyond the cut-off- Interpreting drug & alcohol test results in family proceedings
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Declaration of Trust vs Cohabitation Agreement explained
Molly Hieatt, a Solicitor at Tees Law, explains Declaration of Trust vs Cohabitation Agreement
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Why the Bar Needs Modern Business Structures: Rethinking Incorporation for Barristers (Part 1)
Artis Kakonge, a Barrister and Deputy Head of Family at No 5 Chambers, considers why the bar needs modern business structures following the recent cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency.
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In Practice: Navigating the legal surrogacy maze
Sophie Croft, a Senior Associate at Stowe Family Law, provides a practical insight into navigating legal surrogacy.
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