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Surrogacy and fertility law

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Fertility law has not evolved at the same rate as assisted reproduction technologies. We look at the need for judges to be creative in how they apply legislation.

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Helping families in conflict – A guide to mediation

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Our family lawyers are delighted to contribute to Family Mediation Week to raise awareness of mediation and how it can help separating families to manage their issues collaboratively and productively.

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Guide to the cohabitation rights of common law partners

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Our Family Law solicitors debunk the term ‘common law partner’ and explain the rights of cohabiting unmarried couples.

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Landmark new family court transparency rules come into effect

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Family law
Landmark new rules have come into effect across England and Wales which will see greater transparency in family courts.

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New family partner for Clarke Willmott

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Clarke Willmott continues to expand its national family law team with the addition of Adam Maguire as partner in the Birmingham office

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Adam Maguire nominated for Birmingham Law Society award

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Family law
Adam Maguire has been nominated for a prestigious award at an annual ceremony which celebrates the best of Birmingham’s legal sector.

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Service of a claim by email – time for a change in the rules?

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Financial services litigation
In Chehaib v King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Others [2024] EWHC 2 the claimant failed to have its claim survive against one of three defendants after attempting to serve that defendant by email without permission contrary to CPR Practice Direction 6A.

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How to divorce well: What do family lawyers mean by a “Good Divorce”?

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When family lawyers talk about a “Good Divorce” they are generally referring to a separating couple’s ability to work together to achieve a fair outcome for everyone involved.

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National Family Mediation Week

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This article reviews the alternative dispute resolution methods which can be used to assist parties who are separating to reach agreement regarding child or financial arrangements, without the need for court litigation.

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