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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

When Can Social Care Legally Remove Your Children? (4 December 2025) (Video)

Sarah Peart and Sophie Jensen from our Leeds childcare team have released an important new video explaining the legal circumstances around child removal by social services.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

A Practical Guide To 'Family Home Trusts'

Families change over time, be that through marriage or separation, children growing up, second relationships, or changes in financial or health circumstances.

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Buckles Law

People Focus: Family & Child Care – Emily Sherwood

Meet Emily Sherwood, our Associate Solicitor in the Child Care and Family Law department, based at our Nottingham office.

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Rothera Bray

Are You Planning To Divorce In Tunisia? Do You Know The Documents You Will Require?

Before embarking on divorce in Tunisia it is important to know which documents you will require before you start.

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Giambrone & Partners

How The 2026 Agricultural And Business Property Relief Changes Could Affect Your Estate

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Parker Bullen

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Divorce

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Gardner Leader

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Mahr

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Gardner Leader

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Am I Legally Married?

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Gardner Leader

Budget 2025 Outcomes And Continuing Estate Planning Challenges

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Hunters

Will Of Former IRA Member Sealed Due To Concerns For Representative's Safety

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Understanding The Law Around Polyamorous Relationships In The UK

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Buckles Law

Pension On Divorce Expert (PODE) Report: What Is It And When Is It Needed? (26 November 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

DIY Wills vs Professional Advice

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Buckles Law

Prenuptial Agreements: The Pros And Cons (Video)

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Travers Smith's Alternative Insights: Should You Label Your Next Fund? (Podcast)

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Travers Smith LLP

The UKIPO's Consultation On Changes To UK Design Law And Its Possible Impact On Fashion Designs (Podcast)

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HGF Ltd

The Space: Mental Health And Wellbeing - Episode Two (Podcast)

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Gowling WLG

EU Digital Omnibus Proposals To Reform Data And AI Laws – The Leaked Version

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Addleshaw Goddard

AI In The Workplace Masterclass: A Practical Overview Of What Employers Need To Know (Video)

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Burness Paull

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Family Law

When Can Social Care Legally Remove Your Children? (4 December 2025) (Video)

Sarah Peart and Sophie Jensen from our Leeds childcare team have released an important new video explaining the legal circumstances around child removal by social services.

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

A Practical Guide To 'Family Home Trusts'

Families change over time, be that through marriage or separation, children growing up, second relationships, or changes in financial or health circumstances.

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

People Focus: Family & Child Care – Emily Sherwood

Meet Emily Sherwood, our Associate Solicitor in the Child Care and Family Law department, based at our Nottingham office.

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Are You Planning To Divorce In Tunisia? Do You Know The Documents You Will Require?

United Kingdom Family

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Giambrone & Partners

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Divorce

United Kingdom Family

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Gardner Leader

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Mahr

United Kingdom Family

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Gardner Leader

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Am I Legally Married?

United Kingdom Family

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Gardner Leader

Understanding The Law Around Polyamorous Relationships In The UK

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Buckles Law

Understanding Birth Injury Claims: Legal Support For Families Affected By Medical Negligence (28 November 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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Divorce

Are You Planning To Divorce In Tunisia? Do You Know The Documents You Will Require?

Before embarking on divorce in Tunisia it is important to know which documents you will require before you start.

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Giambrone & Partners

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Divorce

How to end your Nikkah – Islamic divorce...

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Gardner Leader

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Mahr

Mahr is an obligatory gift from the husband to the wife (usually of monetary value) for the wife to use as she pleases.

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Gardner Leader

The Inter-play Between English Law And Islamic Law – Am I Legally Married?

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Gardner Leader

Pension On Divorce Expert (PODE) Report: What Is It And When Is It Needed? (26 November 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Spousal Maintenance – Everything You Need To Know (Video)

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Child Placement And Co-Parenting In The Event Of Divorce - New Case Law From Rome

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Giambrone & Partners

Children In Divorce: Custody, Care And Control, And Access (Video)

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Withers LLP

I've Been Married Less Than A Year – Can I Still Get A Divorce?

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Buckles Law

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

How The 2026 Agricultural And Business Property Relief Changes Could Affect Your Estate

From April 2026, the rules surrounding Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) are set to change; a move that could significantly affect how farming families...

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Parker Bullen

Budget 2025 Outcomes And Continuing Estate Planning Challenges

From an IHT perspective, the budget was largely received with a sense of relief. Several proposed changes to the regime including the removal of the residence nil rate band...

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Hunters

Will Of Former IRA Member Sealed Due To Concerns For Representative's Safety

The High Court of England and Wales has ruled that the will of Freddie Scappaticci, who was widely identified as both a leading member of the IRA and an agent for the British Government during the 1980s and 1990s...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Understanding The Law Around Polyamorous Relationships In The UK

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Buckles Law

Protecting Wealth Internationally — UK Trusts vs UAE Foundations And Family Offices

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Barnes Law

Lifetime Gifting Under Fire: What The Autumn Budget Could Mean For Your Estate Plan

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Hunters

Private Wills: Is Johnson v HM Attorney-General The New Normal Or An Outlier?

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Withers LLP

Estate And Wealth Planning: Six Lesser-known Options

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Why It's Important To Update Your Will After Major Life Events

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Buckles Law

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Latest Videos

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Thinking About Divorce: What You Need To Know (Video)

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Withers LLP

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

Who Can Inherit If There's No Will: The Rules Of Intestacy (Video)

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Higgs LLP

Separating Finances In A Divorce | The Divorce Financial Process (Video)

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IBB Law

Impact Of Divorce On Pre-Settled Status｜How Divorce Affects Your UK Pre-Settled Status (Video)

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Latitude Law

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