When a business owner says, "The business isn't really worth anything", is that always true? Through two real-life case studies, Richard Brady of The Valuation Team explores why business valuations in financial remedy cases are rarely straightforward, the warning signs practitioners should look for, and the value of independent expert evidence in reaching a fair outcome.
Advances in fertility treatment have made posthumous conception increasingly possible, but the law remains firmly centred on one principle: consent. Brittany Rodwell explores the legal framework governing the use of gametes and embryos after death, the practical implications for intended parents, and the key cases shaping this complex and evolving area of family law.
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.
Proposals to restrict young people's access to social media raise important practical questions for separated parents. When children move between two homes, consistency can be difficult to achieve and disagreements can easily arise. Denise Ingamells examines how parents can use NCDR processes to reach practical agreements and maintain effective co-parenting relationships.
A summer holiday can offer rest, connection and precious family memories, but it can also shine a light on relationship dynamics that have been hidden by the routines of everyday life. Jennie Sutton, divorce coach, reflects on what holidays can reveal about a relationship and why moments of clarity can create opportunities for honest conversations and positive change.
Whether you're a trainee, newly qualified solicitor or simply looking to strengthen your child-focused practice, Parenting Through Separation offers practical insights to support your work. From understanding children's experiences of separation to navigating difficult conversations with parents, the guide can help you develop the confidence and skills needed to better support families
"Family law is uniquely human. We advise people during the most vulnerable and emotionally complex periods of their lives. To do that effectively, the profession benefits from lawyers who bring varied life experiences, perspectives and different forms of emotional intelligence to the table." Social mobility transformed Yanoulla Kakoulli’s career. In this personal blog, she reflects on the role of scholarships, mentoring and opportunity in opening doors to the legal profession, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and why family law benefits from practitioners with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
A recent Court of Appeal decision has provided important clarification on the relationship between paternity and parental responsibility. Re J, Re M and Re P considers what happens when a man registered on a child’s birth certificate is later found not to be the biological father, and explores the legal and practical implications for parental responsibility, social parenting and international child abduction cases.
Why can two pensions with the same value lead to completely different retirements? Petra Spirkova financial adviser answers a common question from family lawyers and explains why CETVs rarely tell the whole story, particularly where defined benefit pensions, public sector schemes and offsetting are involved.
Family lawyers are increasingly meeting clients who arrive ‘pre-advised’ by TikTok, Instagram and AI platforms such as ChatGPT. While online legal content can improve public understanding and access to information, it also raises challenges around misinformation, unrealistic expectations and confidentiality. Amber Gregory explores how Resolution members can respond constructively and consider how these new forms of communication might also be used positively within family practice.