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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.
Read moreAlcohol misuse in the UK- What the latest evidence means for family proceedings
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Supporting neurodivergent clients in private law proceedings and dispute resolution
Shiva Ancliffe KC and Caroline Croft, Barristers at Coram Chambers, consider how you can support neurodivergent clients in private law proceedings and dispute resolution
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Why you need a financial consent order after divorce
Lisa Honey, Senior Associate at Tees Law, explains why you need a financial consent order after divorce.
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Spring 2026 Edition: Quarterly International Children Law Update
Jacqueline Renton KC and Nadia Campbell-Brunton, Barristers at 4PB, provide the Spring 2026 International Children Law Update.
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Spring 2026 Edition: Quarterly Private Children Law Update
This update sets out recent cases relating to expert evidence in fact-findings, increased frequencies of s.91(14) orders, parental responsibility and declarations of parentage and the court’s approach to costs.
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