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Sarah Jane Lenihan & Laura Couves examine a recent High Court ruling which has reinforced the legal landscape of pre-nuptial agreements in England & Wales

Is the term ‘transparency’ an unlawful euphemism for open justice? David Burrows reviews the powers of the president of the Family Division to pilot transparency

Marie Davies, Toxicology Reporting Manager at AlphaBiolabs, discusses alcohol test reports, including some of the most frequently asked questions about alcohol testing

With the courts confirming there is no way to define an ‘expert’ in family proceedings, Sarah Keily stresses the need for caution until change is effected

Grandparents taking on the care of vulnerable children as special guardians could miss out on an extension to legal aid, the Law Society has warned.

A more robust system for sharing information is essential to ensure that chances to protect vulnerable children are not missed, says Lucy Logan Green

A review of financial remedy orders, which determine the division of finances at the end of marriage or civil partnership, has been announced by the Law Commission.

What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on international and internal child relocation?

What impact has the pandemic had on international & internal child relocation? Sarah Hughes & Victoria Rylatt survey the key changes

The Law Commission has announced a review to assess the options for reforming the law governing finances on divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership.

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mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team

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Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions

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Ombudsman costs proposals raise concerns

Bill disputes between solicitors and clients should be dealt with by an online portal rather than sent to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO), the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) has argued

Report lays bare ‘shocking’ state of legal aid

MPs have warned of an ‘unacceptably high risk of miscarriages of justice’ due to a lack of legal aid and increasing levels of self-representation

More judicial review reforms on the way?

The government is considering restricting judicial review challenges against housing schemes, motorways and other major planning applications

Funding for opt-out claims under consultation

Damages-based agreements (DBAs), also known as contingency fees, could be allowed for opt-out collective actions in the Competition Appeal Tribunal

Wedding laws facing 21st century overhaul

Couples could legally marry almost anywhere, from canal boats to cruise ships at sea, under proposals launched last week

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Family

MOVERS & SHAKERS

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Brabners—six promotions