You may be aware that the recent Court of Appeal case of Re W [2016] EWCA Civ 793 has been causing some head scratching among commentators. There is no doubt that this was a difficult case. The CoA ...

Celebrating the excellence, resilience, and humanity at the heart of family law. The LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025 are officially open for entries – and with them, a unique opportunity for ...

In this article, Jody Atkinson analyses the significant recent changes to the state pension and their impact for family finance practitioners. The government has both changed the state retirement age ...

The court’s unpredictable approach means alternative resolution could be the logical choice, argue Kim Beatson and Victoria Brown The court applies its powers to capitalise maintenance provision in an ...

This is the second blog in our series of blogs about FDAC. Here we are going to describe one of the key differences between FDAC and ordinary care proceedings – the process of assessment and ...

Pensions are often one of the most significant assets in divorce and financial proceedings. Happily, the law provides that pensions may be divided between divorcing spouses by virtue of a pension ...

Christina Warner writes about the progress of LGBT families in the last 60 years. Analysing the influence of changing social attitudes and legislative developments as well as evolving ideas of ...

Family analysis: The Family Division’s guidance in Re A regarding applications by prospective adoptors in England for adoption orders in respect of Scottish children is considered by Lorraine Cavanagh ...

The credit crunch, and who knows if we are truly past the worst of it, has presented challenges to family practitioners that have not for some time tested our practical skills. This is particularly so ...

Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Children Board has published a serious case review that highlights failings by multiple agencies and charities in relation to vulnerable young people who were abused by ...

Mr Justice McFarlane has been appointed to the Court of Appeal with effect from 28 July 2011, Downing Street announced today. The popular judge and author was called to the Bar (Gray's Inn) in 1977 ...

Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division, reiterates the message being given as he embarks upon his tour of every care centre in the country. He discusses the reforms currently being faced by ...