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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
The Family Justice Council (FJC) has published guidance for professionals and self-represented litigants on the use of covert recordings in family law...
This week’s edition of Family weekly highlights includes details of the Family Justice Council’s 11th open meeting and the Registration of Marriages...
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published statutory guidance on Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs) under the Victims and Prisoners Act...
This week’s edition of Family weekly highlights includes details of the changes to the HMCTS Family Public Law service to improve the Form C110a...
Private Client analysis: Declarations were sought by NHS Trusts under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005) that LV, a 20-year-old woman, lacked...
Latest Family Practice Notes
Court of Protection—tables of casesThese are tables of cases from the Court of Protection from the year 2025 onwards. They are organised by topic...
Capital provision under Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989This Practice Note provides guidance on the ability of the courts to make capital orders...
Child support—top-up maintenance ordersThis Practice Note explains the circumstances in which an application can be made for a top-up maintenance...
Family public law HMCTS online service release notes trackerThis Practice Note details family public law (FPL) HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)...
Designation of local authorities for the purposes of care and supervision ordersThis Practice Note aims to provide guidance on the often controversial...
Latest Family Precedents
Financial arrangements for children—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding financial provision for children. Your family lawyer...
Public children—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding public law applications relating to children. Your family lawyer will be...
Template order approving instruction of an expert whose hours or rates exceed Legal Aid Agency limits—public lawIn the Family Courtsitting at [Court...
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...
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
Collaborative process
A non-adversarial process enabling a couple (typically spouses or civil partners) to resolve matters without court intervention.
Offsetting
The exchange of present or future pension benefits for present capital within divorce/dissolution proceedings.
Separation agreement
An agreement between separating spouses/civil partners setting out the terms of their separation that generally relates to financial arrangements.
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