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Ministry of Justice Announces Plans to Remove Presumption of Parental Involvement in Child Arrangements Cases (22 December 2025)

Lucie Morris examines the Government’s plans to repeal the statutory presumption of parental involvement in child arrangements cases.   Read more...

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Pension On Divorce Expert (PODE) Report: What Is It and When Is It Needed? (26 November 2025)

In this article we explain what a PODE report is, why it matters, and when expert advice is needed.  Read more...

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Automatic parental responsibility presumption repealed for abuse cases in family law shake-up (31 October 2025)

‘Ground-breaking’ shift offers greater protection to children in domestic abuse cases  Read more...

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Dividing Assets in Divorce: House or pension? (17 October 2025)

Legal and financial considerations examined by Duncan Lewis family law solicitor Tayyaba Ahmad  Read more...

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Cohabiting Couples Consultation Planned – but What Rights Do You Have? (15 September 2025)

Duncan Lewis’ Jaspreet Rai looks to the future and separates myth from fact  Read more...

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The Consequences of Failing to Comply with Child Arrangement Orders (1 September 2025)

Child Care Caseworker Charlie Guest discusses the impact of failing to comply with court orders on family law proceedings  Read more...

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Supporting Neurodivergent Clients in the Family Courts: Reflections on the Family Justice Council’s 2025 Guidance (1 September 2025)

Newcastle-based Child Care Director Jane Wilson explores the key themes within the Family Justice Court’s new guidance.  Read more...

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Addressing Hidden Assets in Divorce: Ensuring Transparency and Fairness (26 August 2025)

High Net Worth Divorce Director Julie McNamara outlines the crucial steps to take if you suspect your partner is concealing assets during divorce proceedings.  Read more...

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Legal Aid Agency: Cyber Attacks – Can You Still Access Legal Aid? (14 August 2025)

Child Care caseworker Nina Brinklow on LAA cyber-attacks and new application guidance.  Read more...

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What’s Mine Might Stay Mine: Supreme Court Rules on Pre-Marital Gifts: Standish v Standish (29 July 2025)

Duncan Lewis Solicitor Jaspreet Rai dives into the recent Supreme Court ruling on pre-marital gifts   Read more...

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The Pathfinder Pilot: A New Approach to Private Children Law Cases in West Yorkshire (28 July 2025)

Leeds-based Family Law Solicitor Sophie Jensen demystifies the Pathfinder Pilot and child proceeding processes under the new scheme.   Read more...

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Understanding Non-Accidental Injury: Legal Pathways and Family Implications (23 July 2025)

Family and Child Care Director Sarah Peart explains what constitutes a Non-Accidental Injury and the legal implications that follow.   Read more...

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Expert Witnesses can Make or Break Court Cases – But Can They Be Trusted? (27 June 2025)

Who qualifies as an expert witness, and what - if any - checks, are carried out?   Read more...

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The Right to Choose: A Faster Path to Autism and ADHD Diagnosis for Children? (5 June 2025)

Child Care Director Jane Wilson Jane Wilson discusses how the NHS ‘Right to Choose’ could offer families an alternative route to autism and ADHD diagnosis.  Read more...

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Reforming the Hair Strand Testing Industry - Why Expert Interpretation Matters (21 May 2025)

Family Law Caseworker Courtney Springall discusses recent ruling confirming that hair strand testing should be considered expert opinion evidence.  Read more...

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What You Need to Know About Financial Remedy Proceedings (9 May 2025)

Family solicitor Amelia Birch Gardener discusses what separating couples need to know about financial remedy proceedings  Read more...

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Emergency Child Protection Orders: When and How They Are Issued (6 May 2025)

Child Care Director Sophie Rayment explores the purpose of Emergency Protection Orders and in which instances they are granted.  Read more...

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Does the Hague Convention Adequately Protect Children in Cases of Abuse? (15 April 2025)

Duncan Lewis’ Rebecca De Stefano examines whether the convention has kept pace with modern law  Read more...

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Episode 10 Navigating Family Law Podcast Out Now: Understanding Care Proceedings (10 April 2025)

Duncan Lewis’ child care team discuss the thorny issue of councils removing children when suspecting abuse  Read more...

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Vulnerable Girls No Longer to be Placed in Young Offender Institutions (7 April 2025)

Duncan Lewis’ Lily Grimshaw examines the change and its potential effect  Read more...

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Sara Sharif’s Tragic Death: Urgent Reforms Needed in Child Protection (24 March 2025)

Family Solicitor Safia Khan explores the urgent need for child protection reforms in the wake of Sara Sharif’s death  Read more...

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Understanding the Impact of Domestic Abuse in Financial Remedy Proceedings (12 March 2025)

Family Caseworker Christian Kelsick explores the impact of domestic abuse in financial remedy proceedings  Read more...

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Navigating the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (27 February 2025)

What is the FDAC and how does it work? Family law caseworker Lucy Yeung explains  Read more...

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Divorce Day – Fact or Media Fiction (7 January 2025)

Family Director Mandeep Benning outlines the need for expert legal help in a split at any time of the year  Read more...


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