The Law Commission is consulting on reform of the law governing kinship care in England and Wales. Safia Yousaf sets out the key proposals, including a new bespoke Kinship Care Order and kinship parental responsibility agreements, alongside possible reforms to existing arrangements. It considers parental responsibility, support, contact and assessment, and encourages Resolution members to respond before the consultation closes.
The proposed cohabitation reforms represent a significant step towards a fairer and more coherent system for separating families. However, without integrating Schedule 1 and TOLATA claims, key gaps and inconsistencies may remain. Anna Roiser examines where the proposals could create uncertainty and argues for a truly unified framework for resolving financial disputes arising from family relationships.
This blog highlights the gap between the legal treatment of pets as property and their real significance in family life. Drawing on recent research, the independent Working Group on Pets on Divorce and Separation sets out a practical case for modest reform. It suggests that clear statutory criteria would support earlier resolution, reduce conflict, and better reflect families’ lived realities on separation.