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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

Gypsy, Roma And Traveller History Month

Many people will not be aware that since 2008, the UK has celebrated June as Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History month. After attending a conference dedicated to Traveller and Gypsy families in care proceedings...

United Kingdom Family

MP

Miles & Partners

The Difficulty Of Splitting An English Pension When Based Abroad

If a feature of globalisation over the past 30 years has been people working in different countries during their careers, it follows that many people may have pension assets in countries other than the one...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Divorce By Mutual Consent In France - A Simplified Process Without A Court Hearing

For the vast majority of people divorce is one of the most difficult experiences. It is generally a lengthy and often a costly process, and when the parties involved...

United Kingdom Family

GP

Giambrone & Partners

Can One Lawyer Represent Both Parties In A Divorce Settlement?

Yes, using the ‘One Couple, One Lawyer' approach. Specialist Divorce lawyer Linda Pope explains how this new approach to divorce works in practice.

United Kingdom Family

MP

Miles & Partners

What Is The Difference Between Civil Partnerships And Marriage?

United Kingdom Family

HC

Herrington Carmichael

Appeal Granted For 14-year-old Boy Left In Ghana (CA-2025-000653 S (A Child))

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

What Is The Forfeiture Rule In Probate?

United Kingdom Family

HL

Higgs LLP

Death And The 'Divorce Hypothesis'

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Equality vs Fairness vs Business Need: Dividing Family Business Wealth And Assets Among Blended Families

United Kingdom Family

WS

Wrigleys Solicitors

Carers Week: Focusing On Those Who Dedicate Their Time To Others

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

The Implication Of The Gender Recognition Act 2004 On Inheritance, 20 Years On…

United Kingdom Family

HC

Herrington Carmichael

Modernising Wills: Law Commission Proposes Landmark Reforms To 200-year-old Legislation

United Kingdom Family

WL

Withers LLP

Care Fees – Are You Paying The Correct Amount?

United Kingdom Family

RB

Rothera Bray

Should I Limit The Use Of Social Media During A Family Dispute? (4 June 2025)

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

EVisas Soon To Replace Visa Stickers For Certain UK Visa Routes

United Kingdom Immigration

LS

Lewis Silkin

UK Government Announces Proposals For Reforming Immigration System

United Kingdom Immigration

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Electronic Travel Authorisation: How We Can Help

United Kingdom Immigration

IL

Ius Laboris

Higgs LLP In Conversation With Nicholas Georgevic, Chairman Of Scrivens (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

HL

Higgs LLP

Proposed Changes To ILR: What UK Businesses Need To Know

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

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Family Law

Gypsy, Roma And Traveller History Month

Many people will not be aware that since 2008, the UK has celebrated June as Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History month. After attending a conference dedicated to Traveller and Gypsy families in care proceedings...

United Kingdom Family

MP

Miles & Partners

What Is The Difference Between Civil Partnerships And Marriage?

In the UK, couples who want to make a legal commitment to one another can choose between marriage and civil partnership. These are not the same, although they offer similar legal rights and protections.

United Kingdom Family

HC

Herrington Carmichael

Being A Lawyer At The Turkish Bar

A few days ago I had the pleasure of being inIstanbul meeting colleagues from 30 or more different countries who practice in my specialised area of family law. The sun shone and it was lovely to meet colleagues. It's a wonderful city.

United Kingdom Law Performance

AF

AFP Bloom

Appeal Granted For 14-year-old Boy Left In Ghana (CA-2025-000653 S (A Child))

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Death And The 'Divorce Hypothesis'

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Equality vs Fairness vs Business Need: Dividing Family Business Wealth And Assets Among Blended Families

United Kingdom Family

WS

Wrigleys Solicitors

Mediation: How Does It Work And Is It Right For Me? (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Withers LLP

Should I Limit The Use Of Social Media During A Family Dispute? (4 June 2025)

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Preventing Predatory Marriage: Abolition Recommendations In The Law Commission's 'Modernising Wills' Report

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

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Divorce

The Difficulty Of Splitting An English Pension When Based Abroad

If a feature of globalisation over the past 30 years has been people working in different countries during their careers, it follows that many people may have pension assets in countries other than the one...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Divorce By Mutual Consent In France - A Simplified Process Without A Court Hearing

For the vast majority of people divorce is one of the most difficult experiences. It is generally a lengthy and often a costly process, and when the parties involved...

United Kingdom Family

GP

Giambrone & Partners

Can One Lawyer Represent Both Parties In A Divorce Settlement?

Yes, using the ‘One Couple, One Lawyer' approach. Specialist Divorce lawyer Linda Pope explains how this new approach to divorce works in practice.

United Kingdom Family

MP

Miles & Partners

Death And The 'Divorce Hypothesis'

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Mediation: How Does It Work And Is It Right For Me? (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

WL

Withers LLP

Should I Limit The Use Of Social Media During A Family Dispute? (4 June 2025)

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Legal Lens | When Does Non-matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial Property In The Context Of Financial Remedy Proceedings?

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Time To Stand(ish) Back?

United Kingdom Litigation

HL

Hunters

Mental Health Week: Navigating Child Law Proceedings With Care (14 May 2025)

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

The Difficulty Of Splitting An English Pension When Based Abroad

If a feature of globalisation over the past 30 years has been people working in different countries during their careers, it follows that many people may have pension assets in countries other than the one...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

What Is The Forfeiture Rule In Probate?

The forfeiture rule prevents a convicted person from benefitting from their crime in any way. In the context of estate administration, the forfeiture rule would prevent a beneficiary...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Higgs LLP

Equality vs Fairness vs Business Need: Dividing Family Business Wealth And Assets Among Blended Families

Blended families face unique succession challenges. Balancing equality, fairness, and business needs requires clear planning.

United Kingdom Family

WS

Wrigleys Solicitors

Carers Week: Focusing On Those Who Dedicate Their Time To Others

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

The Implication Of The Gender Recognition Act 2004 On Inheritance, 20 Years On…

United Kingdom Family

HC

Herrington Carmichael

Modernising Wills: Law Commission Proposes Landmark Reforms To 200-year-old Legislation

United Kingdom Family

WL

Withers LLP

Care Fees – Are You Paying The Correct Amount?

United Kingdom Family

RB

Rothera Bray

Capacity In Private Wealth And Inheritance Law—The Critical Role Of Lasting Powers Of Attorney

United Kingdom Family

HC

Herrington Carmichael

Preventing Predatory Marriage: Abolition Recommendations In The Law Commission's 'Modernising Wills' Report

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

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Latest Videos

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Family Law Webinar: The 99%ers: What Do Real Net Worth Clients Need? The Voice Of A Child | Series Three | Part One (Video)

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Bindmans LLP

Who Can Inherit If There's No Will: The Rules Of Intestacy (Video)

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Higgs LLP

Separating Finances In A Divorce | The Divorce Financial Process (Video)

IB

IBB Law

Understanding Divorce – A Guide To The Process (Video)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

What To Do: UK Spouse Visa Post-Divorce｜Maintain Your UK Visa After Divorce (Video)

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Latitude Law

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