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Balancing sibling contact and placement in adoption decisions

The Court of Appeal (CoA) recently heard a case concerning a judge's decision to make...

Choose the organisation you are a member of carefully

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has considered an urgent application for permission to appeal against...

What qualifies as matrimonial property during a divorce?

The Supreme Court has offered indispensable guidance on how substantial non-matrimonial wealth will be treated...

Applications for EEA family permits made before Brexit must be heard

The Court of Appeal (CoA) delivered a significant judgement, one which confirms that individuals who...

Beyond parental consent – a teen’s right to choose their gender

The High Court heard an application by the parents for a declaration that their 17-year-old...

To avoid deportation, you must be an EU citizen with ten years of continuous residence!

To avoid deportation, you must be an EU citizen with ten years of continuous residence! The...

Don’t use a trust to shield your assets from your ex-partner!

The High Court heard a case outlining the complexities of a financial provision case under...

Surveillance and asylum pose a risk for UK-based political opponents

The core issue revolves around the correct approach to evidence of surveillance and monitoring by...

You cannot supersede a court order via a letter of intent

The High Court provided crucial clarity on the enforceability of informal agreements between unmarried parents...