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The Pathfinder Pilot: A New Approach To Private Children Law Cases In West Yorkshire (28 July 2025)

Since Tuesday 3rd June 2025, all new private children law applications in Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, and Wakefield have been dealt with under a new process known as the Pathfinder Pilot.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Hot Off The Press - The Supreme Court Judgment In Standish v Standish

Many couples going through divorce have been awaiting this judgment (and not just those, as in this case, where the total assets exceed £100m), as it is the first case since Miller and McFarlane...

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Withers LLP

Transparency And The UK Family Court – Where Are We Now (Again)?

The Transparency Pilot was extended to children proceedings in addition to financial proceedings, in England and Wales in January of this year. So, where are we now when it comes...

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Withers LLP

Understanding Care Proceedings: A Guide For Parents (25 July 2025)

Care proceedings are legal proceedings brought by the local authority (children's services) when the threshold in respect of a child has been met.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Can You Really Get A Clean Break In Divorce?

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Cohabitation Law Reform In The UK And Abroad?

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Proceedings In Relation To Children: What Are The Costs In The UK

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Keeping Your Family Close, But Your Ex-in-laws Closer: Material Non-disclosure In The UK Family Court

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Coldplay, Cheating, And The End Of The Blame Game: What No-Fault Divorce Really Means In England And Wales

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Herrington Carmichael

Signing Away The Business? How Spousal Interest Waivers Fare In California Divorces

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IR Global

Child Law Explained: When And How We Can Help

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Rothera Bray

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Children In Care Proceedings: A Pride 2025 Reflection From Duncan Lewis Solicitors In Leeds (18 July 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

How To Revoke A Will

United Kingdom Family

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Higgs LLP

Are Promises Made In Personal Relationships Always Legally Binding?

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

ThinkHouse TUPE Club: Key Questions On A Service Provision Change (Video)

United Kingdom Employment

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Gowling WLG

S5:E9 – Twin Property Developers Tom And Jack Atha: Building Atha Properties From The Ground Up (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Square One

If A Child Has An EHCP In Place, Do They Also Need A Care Plan? (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

UK Immigration Overhaul – Key Changes From 22 July 2025

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

UK Creative Worker Visa: Key Requirements (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

New Guidance On Covert Recordings In Family Law Cases – Perspectives From Family Law And Data Law

Simply put, covert recordings are "any recordings made without the express knowledge and permission of the people being recorded, whether by video or audio."

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Spencer West

Standish Standoff: Supreme Court Clarifies What Counts As 'Shared' In Divorce

What happens to the family home, an inheritance, or a gifted property when a marriage ends? A landmark ruling from the UK Supreme Court in Standish v Standish (2 July 2025) has just reshaped how courts decide what's fair when dividing...

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Rothera Bray

Can I Move With My Child To Another Part Of The UK After Separation?

Where one parent wishes to move to another part of the UK with their child and the other parent objects, this is known as an ‘internal relocation'.

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

When Does Non-Matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial? Supreme Court Decides Standish v Standish

In this article, Paul Wild and Alexandra Hawkes consider the Judgement made today at the Supreme Court.

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Your Guide To Parental Responsibility: What It Is And How To Secure It

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

From Gavel To Headlines: What You Can (And Can't) Share From Family Court

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Family Therapy vs Family Mediation – What Is Best For My Family?

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Can An Attorney Or Deputy Make Gifts Or Maintain A Family Member?

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Family Court Fees Increased As Of 1 April 2025

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Expert Witnesses Can Make Or Break Court Cases – But Can They Be Trusted? (27 June 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Unmarried But Living Together? Know Your Legal Rights

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Mediation Misconceptions: The Truth Behind 10 Common Myths

United Kingdom Litigation

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Parental Responsibility And Same-Sex Parents: What You Need To Know

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Gypsy, Roma And Traveller History Month

United Kingdom Family

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Miles & Partners

Unmarried But Living Together? Know Your Legal Rights

If you're living with your partner but you're not married or in a civil partnership, you might assume you have the same legal rights as a spouse...

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Rothera Bray

Mediation Misconceptions: The Truth Behind 10 Common Myths

This is a common misconception. Mediation is not about getting back together with your ex-partner, and it is also not therapy.

United Kingdom Litigation

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Parental Responsibility And Same-Sex Parents: What You Need To Know

For all parents, understanding who has Parental Responsibility (PR) is an important step in securing your child's legal and emotional wellbeing.

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Gypsy, Roma And Traveller History Month

Many people will not be aware that since 2008, the UK has celebrated June as Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History month. After attending a conference dedicated to Traveller and Gypsy families in care proceedings...

United Kingdom Family

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Miles & Partners

What Is The Difference Between Civil Partnerships And Marriage?

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Mediation: How Does It Work And Is It Right For Me? (Video)

What's the best way to resolve a dispute? Most people are looking to find fair and constructive solutions whilst ensuring that they are protected. When a dispute involves a separating family...

United Kingdom Litigation

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Withers LLP

Should I Limit The Use Of Social Media During A Family Dispute? (4 June 2025)

With social media now woven into the fabric of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in sharing personal moments on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok...

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Preventing Predatory Marriage: Abolition Recommendations In The Law Commission's 'Modernising Wills' Report

The Law Commission's recent report on ‘Modernising Wills' (published 16 May 2025) proposes, among other things, the abolition of the rule that a person's Will is automatically revoked...

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Legal Lens | When Does Non-matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial Property In The Context Of Financial Remedy Proceedings?

The highly anticipated Supreme Court judgment in Standish v Standish is set to clarify a crucial question for family lawyers, financial advisers, and their clients alike...

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

People Focus: Family Law – Charley Kelly

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Modernising Wills: The Law Commission Publishes Its Final Report

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Macfarlanes LLP

The Modern Adoption – Should I See My Biological Family After I Am Adopted?

United Kingdom Family

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Miles & Partners

Responding To Allegations Of Alienating Behaviour: Clarity At Last

United Kingdom Family

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Miles & Partners

Dividing Finances During Divorce: What You Need To Know About Consent Orders

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Mental Health Week: Navigating Child Law Proceedings With Care (14 May 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

The Intestacy Rule And What This Means For The Liam Payne Estate

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

What VE Day Can Teach Us About Divorce: Finding Peace After Difficulties At Home

United Kingdom Family

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Parker Bullen

A Guide To The Laws Of Intestacy In England And Wales And The Importance Of Drafting A Will

United Kingdom Family

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Giambrone & Partners

What You Need To Know About Financial Remedy Proceedings (9 May 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Marriage Visit Visa Essentials | How To Apply For A Marriage Visit Visa In The UK (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

How To Apply For A UK Family Visit Visa ( Part 1) | UK Family Visit Visa Guide (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Can I Get Married In The UK On A Visitor Visa?

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Emergency Child Protection Orders: When And How They Are Issued (6 May 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Family Law Comparative Guide

United Kingdom Family

Mills & Reeve

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Family Law Webinar: The 99%ers: What Do Real Net Worth Clients Need? The Voice Of A Child | Series Three | Part One (Video)

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Bindmans LLP

British Citizenship By Marriage｜Simplified Citizenship Process For British Spouses (Video)

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Latitude Law

Pillar 2: A Family Office View (Video)

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Alvarez & Marsal

Mediation Matters - A Podcast On Family Mediation (Video)

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Simons Muirhead & Burton

Who Pays The Legal Costs In Divorce? Family Law Questions Answered (25 July 2023) (Video)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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