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Request for transfer of jurisdiction in public law proceedings pursuant to Article 9 of the 1996 Hague Convention

Request for transfer of jurisdiction in public law proceedings pursuant to Article 9 of the 1996 Hague Convention

The following Family news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Request for transfer of jurisdiction in public law proceedings pursuant to Article 9 of the 1996 Hague Convention

Family monthly highlights—July 2021

Family monthly highlights—July 2021

The following Family news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Family monthly highlights—July 2021

Consultation response on increasing the NMPA—key aspects and implications for pension schemes

Consultation response on increasing the NMPA—key aspects and implications for pension schemes

The following Family news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Consultation response on increasing the NMPA—key aspects and implications for pension schemes

Court of Appeal upholds ruling that PPF compensation cap amounts to unlawful age discrimination (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Board of the PPF v Hughes)

Court of Appeal upholds ruling that PPF compensation cap amounts to unlawful age discrimination (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Board of the PPF v Hughes)

Court of Appeal upholds ruling that PPF compensation cap amounts to unlawful age discrimination (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Board of the PPF v Hughes)

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Property adjustment orders—procedural issues and drafting the order

Property adjustment orders—procedural issues and drafting the order

Property adjustment orders—procedural issues and drafting the orderThis Practice Note provides practical guidance on procedural issues relating to an...

Interim orders in public children proceedings

Interim orders in public children proceedings

Interim orders in public children proceedingsThis Practice Note sets out the requirements in relation to interim orders in public children proceedings...

Private children—paramountcy of the child's welfare

Private children—paramountcy of the child's welfare

Private children—paramountcy of the child's welfareThe paramountcy principleWhen any court determines any question with respect to:•the upbringing of...

What is the procedure to enforce a penal notice attached to an order as to the filing of a Form E?

What is the procedure to enforce a penal notice attached to an order as to the filing of a Form E?

What is the procedure to enforce a penal notice attached to an order as to the filing of a Form E?The first step is to ensure that the penal notice is...

Practice notes

The grounds on which a marriage is voidable

The grounds on which a marriage is voidableA decree of nullity granted after 31 July 1971 in respect of a voidable marriage operates to annul the...
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19th May
Practice notes

Statements of truth in family proceedings

Statements of truth in family proceedingsDocuments that must be verified by a statement of truth in family proceedingsThe provisions regarding...
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19th May
Practice notes

Writ or warrant of possession of land

Writ or warrant of possession of landA writ (High Court) or warrant (Family Court) of possession of land can be used to give effect to an order that...
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Produced in partnership with David Salter, deputy High Court judge and Recorder 19th May
Practice notes

Filing the divorce petition and supporting documents

Filing the divorce petition and supporting documentsThis Practice Note explains what documents must be filed with the petition when commencing...
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19th May
Practice notes

Child Arrangements Programme—the procedure for section 8 applications

Child Arrangements Programme—the procedure for section 8 applicationsCoronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance has been issued, including by the President of...
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19th May
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Practice notes

Desertion

DesertionThe Family Procedure Rules 2010, SI 2010/2955 (FPR 2010) have introduced a change in the terminology in divorce proceedings. There are...
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19th May
Q&As

Can a Sears Tooth agreement be entered into in relation to proceedings under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA 1996)?

Can a Sears Tooth agreement be entered into in relation to proceedings under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA...
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Produced in partnership with Katherine Illsley of 4 King’s Bench Walk 19th May
Practice notes

The ground for divorce

The ground for divorceBar on petition for divorce within one year of marriageA petition for divorce cannot be presented to the court before the...
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19th May
Practice notes

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regime 2019 for family lawyers

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regime 2019 for family lawyersFrom 25 November 2019, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and...
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19th May
Q&As

If the respondent to a divorce files a cross petition what steps must the first petitioner take if they wish to defend the cross petition and proceed on the basis of their first petition or they do not wish to defend the cross petition. Does the first petitioner need to file an acknowledgment of service of the cross petition or an answer?

If the respondent to a divorce files a cross petition what steps must the first petitioner take if they wish to defend the cross petition and proceed...
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Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk 19th May
Precedents

Letter to court applying for decree absolute more than 12 months after decree nisi

Dear [insert organisation][insert case name] [insert case reference number]We enclose our client’s application for decree nisi to be made absolute.The...
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19th May
Q&As

Where an application has been made to extend the term of a non-molestation order, and a hearing listed, can the extension be agreed by consent? If so, what evidence will the court require in order to approve the order?

Where an application has been made to extend the term of a non-molestation order, and a hearing listed, can the extension be agreed by consent? If so,...
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Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk 19th May
Practice notes

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...
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Produced in partnership with Katherine Illsley of 4 King’s Bench Walk 19th May
Practice notes

General principles—lump sum orders

General principles—lump sum ordersThis Practice Note sets out the general principles to be applied by the court when considering whether to make a...
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19th May
Practice notes

Standard orders—general principles

Standard orders—general principles11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marked the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following...
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19th May
Practice notes

Divorce centres [Archived]

Divorce centres [Archived]ARCHIVED: This archived Practice Note provides information following the creation of divorce centres and the centralised...
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19th May

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An introduction to social media

An introduction to social mediaIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered...
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31st Jul
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Using social media to promote your business—law firms

Using social media to promote your business—law firmsThis Practice Note looks at the different types of social media and highlights the most common...
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31st Jul

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The Standard Conditions of Sale (SCS), currently in their 5th edition (2018 revision), are a set of standard conditions which are commonly incorporated into contracts for the sale of residential property. The Standard Commercial Property Conditions (Third Edition—2018 Revision) (SCPC) are used for

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