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POSTED BY NICOLA WARREN | 3 APRIL 2023

New mediation laws for separating parents

The Ministry of Justice published an open consultation on the proposed new mediation reforms. The proposals are aimed at resolving private family disputes earlier through the use of mediation, thereby protecting children from the impacts of drawn-out court proceedings.
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POSTED BY COLIN ROGERSON | 29 MARCH 2023

Law Commission: final report on surrogacy law reform in the UK

Colin Rogerson shares his initial views on the Law Commission’s final report and draft bill for surrogacy law reform in the UK which was published on 29 March 2023.

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POSTED BY VICTORIA POTTS | 15 MARCH 2023

Pensions on divorce: everything you need to know

Pensions are often one of the most valuable assets on divorce. It is important to know exactly what information is needed to properly consider them when trying to reach a financial settlement. In this blog, we explain everything you need to know about pensions on divorce and how we can help you.

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POSTED BY VICTORIA POTTS | 13 MARCH 2023

New law makes marriage for under 18s illegal

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 came into force on 27 February 2023 and it has made some key changes to marriage law for the under 18s.

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