Are we edging towards a single, universally applicable, “test” of habitual residence? Simon Blain reports
Daniel Curran highlights the problems caused by incomplete heir research
Family Justice Council produce new guidelines on children giving live evidence in family proceedings
David Burrows examines the approach of the court to enforcement of ante- & post-nuptial agreements
Kim Beatson & Lehna Hewitt review the court’s approach to asset sharing & brief encounters
John Summers & Elizabeth Fitzgerald examine two recent judgments that challenge long-established property law rules
Geraldine Morris calls for reform of the law surrounding cohabitation
Proceed with care. Siobhan Jones distils the lessons practitioners can take away from Kernott v Jones
Amy Taylor predicts the effect of the EC Maintenance Regulation on the courts in England & Wales
Where are we with capital settlements, asks Marc Saunderson
From first-generation student to trailblazing president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association, John McElroy of Fieldfisher reflects on resilience, identity and the power of bringing your whole self to the law
Planning and environment team expands with partner hire in Manchester
Firm appoints chief operating officer to strengthen leadership team