The legal status of fatherhood

The concept of fatherhood encompasses both biological and legal dimensions, which can often diverge in family law scenarios. Motherhood is certain: there is never any…

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I separated from my spouse years ago but we didn’t get divorced

Many people assume that a long-term separation is enough to sever legal and financial ties with a spouse. However, in the eyes of the law,…

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Men, women and domestic abuse

In April 2025, the Ministry of Justice began accepting applications for ‘qualified legal representatives’ in domestic abuse cases. Solicitors and barristers can apply to take…

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Children in the family courts: a balancing act

Family disputes are often very stressful, emotional, drawn-out affairs for the adults caught up in them, so it doesn’t take much imagination to realise just…

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Cohabitation law reform highlighted by MPs

The Labour Party went into the 2024 general election with a short but clear declaration on one of the thorniest topics in the field of…

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Government highlights coercive control in domestic abuse

What is coercive control? Coercive control is a form of emotional abuse.  It occurs when one partner in a troubled relationship, or spouse in a…

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Parental alienation “is not diagnosable”

Parental alienation is not a distinct, diagnosable syndrome, the Family Justice Council (FJC) insisted in a recently published report. The term ‘parental alienation’ refers to…

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Does AI have a place in the family courts?

If any one field can be described as right out there on the cutting edge of modern information technology, it is artificial intelligence or AI.…

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Marking 15 years in business with promotions

Northern specialists Major Family Law are proud to announce the 15th anniversary of the firm. This significant milestone marks the continuation of a remarkable journey.…

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Making sure justice is seen to be done in family law

At first glance, family affairs might seem lower stakes than ensuring that criminals receive their just deserts or that multi-million-pound property deals are completed as…

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Non-disclosure agreements and the family courts

Non-disclosure agreements or NDAs have been a mainstay of the business world for decades now, as entrepreneurs and businesses endeavour to reach advantageous agreements and…

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What will the new government mean for cohabiting couples?

As a family law news site recently noted, none of the three major political parties addressed the long-standing issue of cohabitation rights in their election…

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