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Family Proceedings Courts passes into history with the launch of the new Family Court

More than a quarter of all looked after children come from a small selection of mothers who have had multiple children removed.

Jonathan Herring explores a clear case of compassion from the courts

Kirstie Gibson considers the approach taken by the court to determine the habitual residence of a child

In his exclusive online series David Burrows continues to puts the new family court under scrutiny & assesses its ability to deliver justice

Marriage-lite or a new set of rights? Claire Clarke examines the legal options open for cohabitants

How do the courts treat post-separation earnings? Robert Micklem & Lucy Marks report

In an exclusive series David Burrows puts the new family court under scrutiny & assesses its ability to deliver justice

Cuts to legal aid have thrown family proceedings into chaos, say Kim Beatson, Caroline Bowden & Ellen Lucas, in the second of an exclusive NLJ online series on legal aid post-LASPO

Lehna Hewitt & Camilla Fusco outline the legal implications of step-family relationships

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clyde & Co—Sian Langer & Gemma Parker

Clyde & Co—Sian Langer & Gemma Parker

Firm strengthens catastrophic injury capability with partner promotions

DWF—Dean Gormley

DWF—Dean Gormley

Finance and restructuring team offering expands in Manchester with partner hire

Taylor Rose—Vicki Maflin

Taylor Rose—Vicki Maflin

Firm announces appointment of head of remortgage

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