Family

Narcissism is a common accusation in claims made by separating couples, but it’s actually a complex psychological personality disorder, says David Emmerson, partner, Anthony Gold Solicitors, in this week’s NLJ

David Emmerson reports on parental alienation & narcissism in relationship breakdown

Family law arbitral awards can be challenged in the same way as court decisions, the Court of Appeal has confirmed in a landmark case

The senior family judge, Sir Andrew McFarlane has warned of ‘fatigue and demoralisation’ among practitioners and urged them to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing

The Family Court has dealt with a record number of domestic abuse cases during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, while care proceedings for children lasted an extra three weeks on average and fewer children were adopted, official records show

The Family Court has dealt with a record number of domestic abuse cases during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, while care proceedings for children lasted an extra three weeks on average and fewer children were adopted, official records show

The clock is ticking for obtaining effective UK pension sharing orders after an overseas divorce once the Brexit transitional period ends on December 31, practitioners are warning

Judges and family practitioners are changing tack in their approach to pensions sharing on divorce, research shows

Twenty years on from the introduction of pension sharing on divorce, the issue remains a hugely complex area that can spark highly emotive battles with no guarantee of equality. Yet there are signs that practitioners and the courts are starting to change their approach to the division of pensions to ensure a fairer outcome. Grania Langdon-Down reports

The Family Law Awards 2020 have received an overwhelming number of entries―despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis