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David Burrows provides a rundown of child support appeals to the First-tier Tribunal & Upper Tribunal

The cost of divorce for EU couples could rise ‘dramatically’ post-Brexit if the UK leaves without a deal.

The Personal Support Unit, a charity providing free, independent assistance to individuals facing court alone, has changed its name to Support Through Court, following an extensive rebrand.

Brexit is not divorce writ large but there are some parallels when it comes to brinkmanship & punishment, says Graeme Fraser

Couples are postponing their divorce due to uncertainties caused by Brexit, family lawyers say.

Jurisdiction & habitual residence: Pierburg v Pierburg has provided some clarity, but for how long? Stuart Webber investigates

Lawyers have until 18 October to place their votes for this year’s Family Law Awards in the categories of Chartered Legal Executive of the Year, Clerking Team of the Year and Commentator of the Year.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published its advice for the public on how cross-border family law cases may be impacted by Brexit.

The area of pensions and divorce is full of ‘elephant traps’, and family lawyers could face a rise in negligence cases unless they get to grips with it, the co-author of a good practice guide has warned.

Focusing on the short-term financial needs of clients on divorce can often be to the detriment of their longer-term financial security—but are family lawyers prepared to engineer the drive towards fairness & a pension sharing revolution? Grania Langdon-Down reports

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Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson appoints Vicky Tomlinson as Head of Independent Health and Care

DWF—five appointments

DWF further strengthens major injury and casualty offering with new partner and four directors from DAC Beachcroft

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis strengthens Grimsby child care team

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Specialist courtrooms to prioritise rape cases

Lawyers have welcomed plans to create specialist rape and serious sex offences courtrooms at every Crown Court

NLJ this week: Employment law’s four-point check

The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause

NLJ this week: Privacy meets the courtroom

Arbitration may be private, but its confidentiality is no impenetrable shield. Writing in NLJ this week, James Glaysher of Kingsley Napley examines when courts will permit arbitral material to surface in open litigation

NLJ this week: Telecoms tenants caught in a legal gap

A telecoms operator may be able to hold over under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, yet still be unable to secure a renewal: an outcome described as a legal ‘paradox’

NLJ this week: Auditors tighten the disclosure screws

The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations

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Family

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

DWF—five appointments

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby