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In family law, half the battle is keeping on top of the latest case law, legislation, precedents and forms. Lexis+ Family brings everything together for you online, in one place. So you can get up to speed faster, with more time to spend on your clients.
Financial provision
Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of financial provision, from underlying principles considered by the court to applications under specific legislation. Not forgetting in-depth practical guidance on specialist areas.
Private children
Get stuck into all areas of private children law, from fundamental principles to evidence and procedure. Plus subtopics to make sure practitioners have the relevant practical guidance at their fingertips.
International law
Families are increasingly international, so practitioners need quick access to relevant practical guidance. We'll provide the information you need to advise your clients on the best jurisdiction.
Lexis+® Family
In family law, half the battle is keeping on top of the latest case law, legislation, precedents and forms. Lexis+® Family brings everything together for you online, in one place.
Latest Family News
Private Client analysis: The decision that being provided with nutrition and hydration was contrary to JP’s best interests is recorded in a separate...
Family analysis: The Court of Appeal held that in a number of previous decisions, and in guidance issued by the President of the Family Division, an...
This edition includes details of the most recent View from the President’s Chambers and updated guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI)...
The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the hospitals’ appeals in these cases concerning withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for children. There...
The latest View from the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, provides an overview of recent updates and ongoing initiatives within...
Latest Family Practice Notes
Enforcement with EU Member StatesThis Practice Note sets out the pre-IP completion day and transitional position in relation to proceedings in England...
Extended civil restraint orders—FPR 2010This Practice Note explains extended civil restraint orders (ECROs). It covers the effect of such orders and...
Trial witness statements in the Business and Property Courts under CPR PD 57ACIntroductionThis Practice Note sets out the requirements for witness...
Public Guardian and Court of Protection fees and fixed costsFees for applications to the Office of the Public GuardianThe fees to be paid in respect...
Family provision claims—variation, discharge, suspension and revival of ordersOrders made by the court under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and...
Latest Family Precedents
Letter to GP or other appropriate assessor to complete COP3 in connection with statutory Will applicationDear [insert name of GP or other appropriate...
Draft orders—family provision claimThis Precedent is based on a precedent found in Inheritance Act Claims: Law, Practice and Procedure Precedents...
Family provision claim—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding some of the key issues in bringing a family provision claim (a...
Court of Protection—Position StatementCase No. [insert][IN THE COURT OF PROTECTION][IN THE MATTER OF THE MENTAL CAPACITY ACT 2005][IN THE MATTER OF...
Draft Part 8 Claim Form—family provision claimThis Precedent is based on a precedent found in Inheritance Act Claims: Law, Practice and Procedure...
Latest Family Q&As
Featured Family content
The grounds on which a marriage is voidable
The grounds on which a marriage is voidableOn 6 April 2022, the provisions of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (DDSA 2020), came into...
The grounds on which a marriage is void
The grounds on which a marriage is voidA void marriage is one that will be treated by the court as never having taken place. The grounds on which a...
Reports under section 37 of the Children Act 1989
Reports under section 37 of the Children Act 1989Under section 37 of the Children Act 1989 (ChA 1989), the court has the power to order an...
A child is subject to a supervision order made under section 31 of the Children Act 1989. The court allowed the mother to take the child out of the jurisdiction to another EU country for a relative's funeral. The mother is now refusing to return the child. What steps may be taken by the local authority to return the child to this jurisdiction?
Notices and restrictions
Notices and restrictionsNotices and restrictions may be used to afford some limited protection of an asset comprising land or property, which...
Is there any case law that addresses when hiring a private investigator, or the actions of a private investigator, crosses the boundary into unlawful behaviour such as stalking, harassment or breach of privacy?
Void and voidable marriages
Void and voidable marriagesThe Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA 1973) sets out the grounds on which a marriage is void or voidable and the bars...
The meaning and scope of parental responsibility
The meaning and scope of parental responsibilityDefinitionParental responsibility is concerned with the care and upbringing of a child until they grow...
Online divorce (pre-DDSA 2020)
Online divorce (pre-DDSA 2020)The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (DDSA 2020) is in force from 6 April 2022. Proceedings issued by the...
Notice of acting
Notice of actingCase number [insert number][In the principal registryORIn the [insert court location] FAMILY court]Sitting at [insert place]Notice of...
Working with counsel
Working with counselInstructing counsel to advocate on a client’s behalf should be a matter of careful thought and preparation. The role of counsel is...
Declarations of parentage—procedure
Declarations of parentage—procedureThe procedure for an application for a declaration of parentage is governed by the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR...
The definition of civil partnership
The definition of civil partnershipDefinitionWhen introduced by the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (CPA 2004), civil partnerships related only to two...
What is the procedure to enforce a penal notice attached to an order as to the filing of a Form E?
The Courts and Tribunals Service Centre and divorce centres
The Courts and Tribunals Service Centre and divorce centresThe Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (DDSA 2020) is in force from 6 April 2022....
Separation agreements—client guide
Separation agreements—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding separation agreements. Your family lawyer will be able to provide...
Application to vary, extend or discharge a non-molestation or occupation order
Application to vary, extend or discharge a non-molestation or occupation orderUnder the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996) a non-molestation order is an...
Capitalised maintenance—Duxbury calculations
Capitalised maintenance—Duxbury calculationsThe basis of Duxbury calculationsA Duxbury calculation is an actuarial calculation designed to identify...
Associated legal terms
Clean break
The dismissal of all financial claims that each spouse or civil partner has against the other.
Form C1
A Form C1 is a court form used for an application under the Children Act 1989 except for care and supervision orders, Section 8 orders and orders related to enforcement of a contact order.
Judicial separation
An order of the court enabling the parties to a marriage to (lawfully) live separately although to remain married.
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