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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.
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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.
Latest Family News
This week's edition of Family weekly highlights includes details of a consultation on the regulation of experts in family law children proceedings,...
A consultation has been issued by the Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC) on a new draft Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), SI 2010/2955,...
This week's edition of Family weekly highlights includes details of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (Commencement No 7 and Saving Provisions) Regulations...
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Family Public Law (FPL) service has issued further release notes following user research commissioned on...
Family analysis: A 14-year-old child of Ghanaian-British parents was born in London and had always lived in England. In March 2024, the parents took...
Latest Family Practice Notes
Grandparents and children proceedingsAlthough it is generally recognised that grandparents can play an important role in the lives of their...
Revocation and disclaimer of appointment of guardiansThis Practice Note deals with the ways in which the appointment of a guardian may be brought to...
Procedure for an application for a non-molestation orderApplicationsA non-molestation order under the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996) can only be...
Introductory guide to residence and domicile for UK tax purposesSTOP PRESS: Abolition of non-dom regime and introduction of residence-based IHT...
Introductory guide to UK tax for non-resident individualsSTOP PRESS: Abolition of non-dom regime and introduction of residence-based IHT regimeFinance...
Latest Family Precedents
Standard order 2.1—financial remedy orderIn the Family Courtsitting at [court name]Case No: [case number][The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973ORThe...
Grandparents—client guideThis document provides general guidance for grandparents regarding an application for a child arrangements order that makes...
Standard order 10.2—occupation orderIn the Family Courtsitting at [Court name]Case No: [Case number]Occupation OrderThe Family Law Act 1996The full...
Standard order 10.1—non-molestation orderIn the Family Courtsitting at [Court name]Case No: [Case number]Non-Molestation OrderThe Family Law Act...
Retained EU law—training materials [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained.These training materials consist of...
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
Decree absolute
The final order in divorce proceedings that formally dissolves a valid marriage,
Post-nuptial agreement
A post-nuptial agreement is an agreement entered into by the parties to a marriage (or civil partnership) subsequent to the marriage/civil partnership usually in relation to financial matters.
Transfer day (also known as the effective date)
The date when a pension sharing order takes effect and the recipient of a pension credit becomes legally entitled to the pension credit. The order can only take effect on the later of: • the making of the final decree of divorce/dissolution, and • seven days after the time has expired for appealing the order (ie after 28 days)—see sections 24B(2) and 24C of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973
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