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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

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

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)

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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...

Reports under section 7 of the Children Act 1989

Reports under section 7 of the Children Act 1989Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance has been issued, including by the President of the Family Division,...

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...

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...

Practice notes

The Pensions Ombudsman—key decisions and cases up to 2017 [Archived]

The Pensions Ombudsman—key decisions and cases up to 2017 [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. It looks at...

Produced in partnership with David Gallagher of Fieldfisher 19th May

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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...

19th May

Practice notes

Forced marriage protection orders

Forced marriage protection ordersWhen sections 120–121 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (ABCPA 2014) came into effect on 16...

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...

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

Practice notes

Sears Tooth agreements

Sears Tooth agreementsThe Family Procedure Rules 2010, SI 2010/2955, 1.1 sets out the overriding objective, including that dealing with a case justly...

19th May

Practice notes

Applications under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Applications under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance has been issued, including by HMCTS, regarding proceedings...

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...

19th May

Practice notes

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...

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,...

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...

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

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Freezing orders (Mareva)—family proceedings

Freezing orders (Mareva)—family proceedingsA freezing order (formerly termed a Mareva injunction or order) is an interim injunction restraining a...

Produced in partnership with David Salter of Deputy High Court judge and Recorder 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...

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...

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...

19th May

Practice notes

Drafting the terms of a financial consent order

Drafting the terms of a financial consent orderThis Practice Note sets out the basic principles to be applied when drafting a financial consent order...

19th May

Practice notes

Application to vary, extend or discharge a non-molestation or occupation order

Application to vary, extend or discharge a non-molestation or occupation orderCoronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance has been issued, including by the...

19th May

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Time management for family lawyers

Time management for family lawyersTime is one of the great commodities of the family lawyer. As a profession, the emphasis has only recently begun to...

Produced in partnership with Ursula Rice of Family First Solicitors Ltd 31st Jul

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Managing difficult clients—family law

Managing difficult clients—family lawFamily work is demanding in many ways that have nothing to do with the complexity of the black letter law. By...

Produced in partnership with Ursula Rice of Family First Solicitors Ltd 31st Jul

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Family law training materials

Family law training materialsIn addition to signposting on Key aspects of family law practice, the following common areas of family law are introduced...

31st Jul

Practice notes

Networking and business development for family lawyers

Networking and business development for family lawyersThe purpose of networking and business development is not to generate sales, leads or push a...

Produced in partnership with Ursula Rice of Family First Solicitors Ltd 31st Jul

Practice notes

Taking initial instructions from family clients

Taking initial instructions from family clientsSolicitors Regulation Authority 2019 regulatory regimeFrom 25 November 2019, the Solicitors Regulation...

31st Jul

Practice notes

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...

Produced in partnership with Ursula Rice of Family First Solicitors Ltd 31st Jul

Practice notes

Steps to take after a client meeting

Steps to take after a client meetingFile noteA file note (also known as an attendance note) should be prepared immediately after the first interview,...

31st Jul

Practice notes

Court etiquette

Court etiquetteThe most important rule is to be polite. If you are polite to everyone at all times, it is hard to go seriously wrong.The judgeMake...

31st Jul

Practice notes

Forms of address for the judiciary

Forms of address for the judiciaryThere are certain protocols that need to be followed when addressing members of the judiciary. These protocols apply...

30th Jul

Precedents

Adoption by step-parents—client guide

Adoption by step-parents—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding applications for adoption by step-parents. Your family lawyer...

30th Jul

Precedents

Separation agreements—client guide

Separation agreements—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding separation agreements. Your family lawyer will be able to provide...

30th Jul

Precedents

Changing a child’s name—client guide

Changing a child’s name—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding changing a child’s name. Your family lawyer will be able to...

30th Jul

Precedents

Post-nuptial agreements—client guide

Post-nuptial agreements—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding post-nuptial agreements. Your family lawyer will be able to...

30th Jul

Precedents

Public children—client guide

Public children—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding public law applications relating to children. Your family lawyer will be...

30th Jul

Precedents

Child arrangements orders—client guide

Child arrangements orders—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding applications for child arrangements orders. Your family lawyer...

30th Jul

Precedents

Financial applications to the court—client guide (standard procedure)

Financial applications to the court—client guide (standard procedure)This document provides general guidance regarding an application to court to...

30th Jul

Precedents

Specific issue and prohibited steps orders—client guide

Specific issue and prohibited steps orders—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding applications for specific issue and...

30th Jul

Precedents

Cohabitation agreements—client guide

Cohabitation agreements—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding cohabitation agreements. It explains what a cohabitation...

30th Jul

Precedents

Leave to remove—client guide

Leave to remove—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding an application for leave to remove children permanently from the...

30th Jul

Precedents

Pre-nuptial agreements—client guide

Pre-nuptial agreements—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding pre-nuptial agreements. Your family lawyer will be able to...

30th Jul

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

Family monthly highlights—July 2021

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)

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Property adjustment orders—procedural issues and drafting the order

Reports under section 7 of the Children Act 1989

Private children—paramountcy of the child's welfare

The meaning and scope of parental responsibility

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