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Lexis®PSL Family monthly highlights—January 2015

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Published on: 30 January 2015

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Table of contents

More family law reform?
Counting the cost
Protection for domestic abuse victims
Headlines (News updates & analysis)
Who should pay for representation?
Child maintenance—a dual approach?
High-risk strategies
Departing from equality
Capital growth
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Article summary

January 2015 highlights from the Lexis®PSL Family team. This month’s highlights include details of the Financial Remedies Working Group’s final report, a review of costs, conduct and special contributions in financial proceedings, the future of legal aid and pro bono work and clarification on jurisdiction in child maintenance cases.

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