Laura Halls: Thank you for joining us, Juliet. What makes the Family Law Awards such a stand-out event in the legal calendar?

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As the latest salvo in the ongoing gay marriage debate, the Telegraph (on 18 June 2012) included an article headed "Civil partnerships should have been called marriage, says top divorce lawyer". The ...

In this article, Jody Atkinson analyses the significant recent changes to the state pension and their impact for family finance practitioners. The government has both changed the state retirement age ...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the Thatcher Government fixed its sights on child maintenance. In January 1990, in what was to be her last year in office, Mrs Thatcher (as she then was) ...

The court’s unpredictable approach means alternative resolution could be the logical choice, argue Kim Beatson and Victoria Brown The court applies its powers to capitalise maintenance provision in an ...

The President of the Family Division has a issued a revised Public Law Outline(PLO) and pilot practice direction, as well as a number of supporting guidance documents. There are three President's ...

Pensions are often one of the most significant assets in divorce and financial proceedings. Happily, the law provides that pensions may be divided between divorcing spouses by virtue of a pension ...

The credit crunch, and who knows if we are truly past the worst of it, has presented challenges to family practitioners that have not for some time tested our practical skills. This is particularly so ...

Following Mrs Justice Black elevation to the Court of Appeal, Peter Jackson QC has been appointed as a High Court Judge with effect from 1 October 2010. Peter, 54, is a member of 4 Paper Buildings and ...

Celebrating the excellence, resilience, and humanity at the heart of family law. The LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025 are officially open for entries – and with them, a unique opportunity for ...