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The latest Family Court statistics reveal ‘significant pressure’ on the courts, with a record number of private law case disposals where neither party had legal representation, a leading family law solicitor has warned.

Laura Hughes & Rebecca Dziobon provide an overview on the scope & nature of non-matrimonial property

David Burrows offers some insight on interim capital relief, precedent & the per incuriam exception

Graeme Fraser discusses extending civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples

The Prime Minister, Home Secretary and Justice Secretary have launched a much-anticipated consultation ahead of a draft Domestic Abuse Bill.

While youngsters turn their back on marriage, increasing numbers of more mature men are bucking the trend & getting hitched

The announcement of a consultation on a domestic violence and abuse Bill looks imminent, a leading family lawyer believes.

Kim Beatson & Victoria Brown discuss a range of child relocation options

David Burrows reviews the new rule in family proceedings covering evidence given by children & ‘vulnerable’ persons

Breaking (new) law: David Burrows reports on the challenges of Re M (Children)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Debevoise & Plimpton—Mary Lavelle

Debevoise & Plimpton—Mary Lavelle

Debevoise expands London secondaries team with addition of Mary Lavelle

Excello Law—Hestia Private Client

Excello Law—Hestia Private Client

Excello Law welcomes ex-Irwin Mitchell team to launch Hestia Private Client

Carpmaels & Ransford—Christopher Stothers

Carpmaels & Ransford—Christopher Stothers

Heavyweight patent litigator will bolster Carpmaels Ransford’s rapidly growing Litigation team as firm marks its 250th anniversary

NEWS
Lawyers have welcomed plans to create specialist rape and serious sex offences courtrooms at every Crown Court
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
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
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’
The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations
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