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How private should the family courts be? asks Grant Howell

What is legally recognised as a “family” today?
Donna Whitehead reports

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Donna Whitehead examines the Law Commission’s recommendations on the financial rights of cohabitants on relationship breakdown

Government proposals to allow increased media access to family courts provoked consternation, and rightly so, says Eleanor Harris

The government’s commitment to maintaining the status quo in family courts is a disappointing policy reversal, says Sarah Palin

The government’s commitment to maintaining the status quo in family courts is a disappointing policy reversal, says Sarah Palin

PROPERTY ADJUSTMENT ORDERS AND INSOLVENCY

Unusual family circumstances require flexible enforcement policies, says Danielle Messenger

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Moore Barlow—Jess Ready & Natasha Jones

Moore Barlow—Jess Ready & Natasha Jones

Commercial property and corporate teams expand in Southampton

Watershed—Rob Elliott

Watershed—Rob Elliott

Employment firm expands capability with experienced hire

Devonshires—Aoife Murphy & Mandeep Sahota

Devonshires—Aoife Murphy & Mandeep Sahota

Housing management and property litigation team bolstered by partner hires

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