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Discover the latest news and updates in family and children law. Our Oxford-based solicitors provide compassionate and informed commentary on legal matters affecting families, from divorce proceedings to child custody arrangements.

Reporting on Family Court Proceedings – Government Guidance
From January this year, new reporting provisions were introduced in family courts in England and Wales, following a…
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA): Why Everyone Should Have One
Many people assume that their loved ones can automatically make decisions for them if they become unwell or…
Wife Can Pursue Claim in England After Russian Divorce
The Court of Appeal has granted a wife leave to pursue an application for financial relief in England…
Children Should Remain Living With Father, Family Court Rules
The Family Court has ruled that four children should continue to live with their father, in what it…
Court Refuses Wife’s Application for Relief from Sanctions
It is essential to ensure that court orders are complied with during divorce proceedings. Recently, the Family Court…
Wife Permitted to Amend Her Case to Rely on Conduct
In a case relating to the division of assets under a pre-nuptial agreement (PNA), the Family Court has…
Court Grants Father’s Application for Equal Shared Care
When considering issues relating to parental responsibility for children, one of the factors the courts will have regard…
Failure to Disclose Assets Invalidates Pre-Nuptial Agreement
The Court of Appeal has allowed a husband’s appeal against a High Court decision upholding the validity of…
Planning for the Unexpected: How to Protect Your Family and Assets
Life is full of surprises, and sometimes those surprises come when we least expect them - whether it’s…
Supreme Court Dismisses Wife’s Appeal in Big Money Divorce
In a ruling that clarifies the circumstances in which non-matrimonial assets can become ‘matrimonialised’, the Supreme Court has…
Court Orders Girl’s Return to UK from USA
The Family Division of the High Court has granted a mother’s application for her younger daughter, who was…
Family Court Rules on Complex Financial Remedies Case
The Family Court has ruled on an application for financial remedies in a case which involved a range…
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