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The tin anniversary – a review of the status of same-sex relationships around the world
Posted: 28/03/2024
On 29 March 2024, it will be the 10-year anniversary of the first same-sex marriage ceremony in England. It is sometimes easy to forget that up until 1967 homosexuality was illegal in this country. Interestingly, it was never illegal to be lesbian, perhaps one of the few ways women were historically overlooked by law makers which had......>>
Balancing children’s welfare against the right to a fair trial - Re: T (Children: Non-Disclosure)
Posted: 27/03/2024
Tammy Knox, Patrick Dunsmore and Laura Hunter-Watkins, of the family law team, have successfully represented the appellant father on a pro bono basis in the Court of Appeal case of Re: T (Children: Non-Disclosure). The appeal concerned the important issues of disclosure versus non-disclosure to a parent of statements
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner: the challenges for separating international families
Posted: 22/09/2023
The news has broken that Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner, and singer Joe Jonas, who have recently filed for divorce in the US, are at odds about which country their two daughters should be living in. Joe is American and Sophie is British. The children are currently in America with Joe, and it has been reported that Sophie has alleged......>>
Ten tips for advising clients alongside mediation
Posted: 20/01/2023
Family Mediation Week 2023 is drawing to a close, a week where family law practitioners work to raise awareness of the benefits mediation can bring to separating families. It is also an opportunity to reflect on our own practice, and how to best support clients when they are engaged in mediation......>>
Family law guidance for athletes - the rules on child arrangements post-separation
Posted: 16/08/2022
This is the fourth in a series of articles exploring key family law issues facing athletes over the course of their careers. This article considers the arrangements for children on the breakdown of a relationship (married or otherwise). This can be particularly important for athletes who live international lives and work or train away from home......>>
Family law guidance for athletes - how assets are divided upon divorce
Posted: 11/08/2022
This is the third in a series of articles exploring key family law issues facing athletes over the course of their careers. It explores the process of divorce and separation in England and Wales and its financial implications, including the options available if you and your partner cannot come to an agreement on how to divide your assets......>>
Family law guidance for athletes - the legal position of unmarried couples on separation
Posted: 02/08/2022
This first article explores the key issues facing unmarried couples upon separation (particularly those living together), and answers the following questions: what claims are available to an unmarried couple if they are to separate? How can I protect my property if I live with my partner? How does property law protect me in a relationship breakdown......>>

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