When advising clients in non-marital relationships, understanding the intricate legal landscape is essential. Equip yourself with the latest guidance on rights, financial support, and property disputes to better advocate for cohabitants. Our expertise ensures you are prepared for any scenario.
This week’s edition of the Family weekly highlights includes details of updated standard family orders, changes to delegated authority for legal aid...
From 15 July 2026, legal aid providers will be given delegated authority to grant legal representation for private law children applications...
Mr Justice Peel, the judge in charge of standard orders, has announced updates to selected standard family orders following discussions between the...
The Department for Education (DfE) has published its response to the consultation on establishing the Child Protection Authority (CPA) in England (a...
Procedure—Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989This Practice Note sets out the procedural requirements in relation to an application under Schedule 1 to...
Applications under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997This Practice Note explains the six criminal offences that may be committed under the...
Striking out a statement of caseThis Practice Note explains the court's power to strike out a statement of case. It summarises the grounds on which a...
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...
Enforcement of orders made under TOLATA 1996This Practice Note sets out the methods of enforcement available to enforce an order made under section 14 of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA 1996). It details the steps to be taken following an order for sale where one
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
0330 161 1234