Family Law

International Edition

The Advantages of DIFC's New Family Arrangement Regulations

By Nooshin Rahmani | September 11, 2023

The DIFC Family Plan Rules aims to provide crucial improvements brought on by Dubai's expanding financial scene.

6 minute read

International Edition

Charles Russell Speechlys Adds Family Lawyer to Hong Kong Partnership

By Jessica Seah | June 19, 2023

The firm now counts six partners and 14 other lawyers in the city-state.

2 minute read
International Edition

Macfarlanes Private Client Stalwart Jumps Ship After Over 30 Years

By Jack Womack | March 18, 2022

The highly-regarded partner who headed the firm's private wealth practice for over a decade is heading to a rival.

2 minute read

International Edition

Mishcon de Reya to Continue to Act for Russian Clients

By Jack Womack | March 4, 2022

The firm said "we have not, nor ever will, discriminate based on nationality or anything else" and that it does not act for sanctioned clients.

2 minute read
International Edition

Former England Footballer Enters Law

By Meganne Tillay | June 24, 2021

The former player featured in the 1990 World Cup when England lost to Germany in the semi-finals.

2 minute read
International Edition

Eight Law Firms Among UK's Top Family-Friendly Employers

By Simon Lock | September 8, 2020

Both Pinsent Masons and DWF have reached the top 10, while Allen & Overy did not make the list for the first time since 2015

1 minute read
International Edition

Family Courts Must Tread Carefully With Virtual Hearings

By Charlotte Baker | May 27, 2020

Virtual hearings can help ease the immense pressure on UK family courts but they are not a fix-all solution.

1 minute read
International Edition

Irwin Mitchell Launches Domestic Abuse Offering As UK Complaints Surge In Lockdown

By Meganne Tillay | April 20, 2020

Firms have been offering pro-bono advice on a range of issues since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

1 minute read
International Edition

Remote Justice: How UK Courts are Adapting to COVID-19

By Rosie Adcock and Alexandra Hirst | April 8, 2020

Various remote hearings and online procedures are taking place, bringing with them new benefits and complications.

1 minute read
International Edition

Are Family Lawyers Ready For an Influx of Cases Concerning Cryptoassets?

By Hannah Gumbrill-Ward | February 21, 2020

Recent rulings mean crypto-assets may become an important area in family law disputes, but this could raise a host of new challenges.

1 minute read
Texas Lawyer

'Don't Row the Boat': Survival Tips for Divorce Attorneys

By Holly R. Davis | February 29, 2024

"When you get into a boat with a client, you lack the clear separation required to give an impartial, factual view of their situation from a legal perspective," writes family law attorney Holly R. Davis.

8 minute read
New York Law Journal

New York Domestic Violence Prevention Director Sets Record Straight on Fatality Review Boards

By Kelli Owens | February 25, 2024

The head of New York State's domestic violence prevention office responds to a recent Law Journal column that she said was written without due diligence on the part of the authors.

4 minute read
Texas Lawyer

Should Courts Umpire Third Party Custody Disputes?

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack | February 23, 2024

"Should a third party or grandparent seek conservatorship over the objection of the children's parents, such a litigant must present facts in a verified affidavit, persuasively indicating that the child's parent is unfit," write columnists Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

9 minute read
New York Law Journal

Paul Weiss, Emery Celli Lawyers Join Class Action Challenging NYC Searches of Families' Homes

By Jane Wester | February 22, 2024

The complaint, which was filed in the Eastern District of New York on Tuesday, accuses ACS caseworkers of using "coercive tactics" to enter and search families' homes.

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

Enforcement of Religious Marriage Contracts

By Joel R. Brandes | February 22, 2024

New York courts have reluctantly passed upon the enforcement of religious marriage contracts. The restrictions of the First Amendment constrain state courts from limiting the free exercise of religion or the use of civil law to support or further its establishment. The reported decisions dealing with the enforcement of religious marriage contracts involve Jewish and Islamic marriage contracts that are discussed in this article.

18 minute read
Daily Business Review

Following a Separation, Let Spring's Arrival Bring a Refresh and Renewal

By Rebecca L. Palmer | February 20, 2024

Instead of dwelling too much on your past—and on the furniture that reflects your former "couple" style—the season of new growth is a great time to also rejuvenate your living spaces, behaviors and spirits.

4 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Special Section: 2024 Wealth Management, Trusts & Estates/Family Law

By The Legal Intelligencer | February 20, 2024

In The Legal's Wealth Management, Trusts & Estates/Family Law special section, read about the significance of prenuptial agreements, mediation for divorce litigants and succession planning.

2 minute read
New York Law Journal

Removing a Child: A Painfully Imperfect Calculation

By Daniel Pollack and Kathryn Krase | February 15, 2024

There are too many instances of child welfare officials leaving children with their families when later catastrophic events suggest that a removal from that environment could have been protective, or even life-saving. However, the opposite is also true. And then, there are many cases when a child protective services worker is truly not sure what to do, but the system "errs on the side of caution" and removes a child from their family anyway.

6 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

ABLE Accounts: Tax-Free Growth for Individuals With Disabilities

By Andrew J. Barron | February 15, 2024

While SNTs can be excellent planning tools, they are not the only option. Most states offer ABLE accounts—savings accounts that provide tax-free growth for individuals with disabilities without affecting eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other means-tested benefits.

6 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Succession Planning: Prenups and Postnups as Divorce and Estate Planning Tools

By Kenneth Horoho Jr. and Robert Weinberg | February 14, 2024

Common misconceptions aside, prenups are for everyone, and they are an essential tool for any couple contemplating marriage, regardless of their age or financial station in life.

8 minute read

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