A collaborative process allows parties to resolve matters by considering the interests most important to each party.

The general rule is that a person's will is automatically revoked upon marriage, so you should need to update your will.

When parents or guardians cannot agree on medical treatment, they may need to seek court intervention.

A New Year is a reminder to ensure that all relationship legal affairs are in order for a successful and worry free 2021.

Perhaps some sort of allowance should be made for surrogate birth mothers when recovering from the act of giving birth.

Relationship property law could be replaced, now that the Law Commission report has recommended significant changes.

The 'presumption of advancement' means loans to family members are treated as gifts unless there is contrary evidence.

The Care of Children Act 2004 makes it clear that vaccination of children is a guardianship decision.

All enduring powers of attorney will now be on new forms; a change which is intended to make the process simpler.

The partner who purchased the ring is able to apply to the court for its return, or compensation for its value.

Determining which party is entitled to retain the engagement ring will depend on the specific facts of each case.

The Scheme is financial support paid by parents who do not live with the children or who share the care of the children.

Article discusses the effect of COVID-19 on shared care arrangements.

A recent High Court case shows the difficulties of deciding what indicates whether a de facto relationship exists.

When considering if a written separation agreement is necessary, you should refer to the Property (Relationships) Act.

A court has the power to dismiss any attorney who does not act with a fundamental duty to her client's best interests.

If you have been appointed an attorney by a family member or friend, this article will provide you with some guidance.

The unwavering and explicit message is that people must look to their own resources first before asking the state to pay.

Every family has personal aspirations, goals and circumstances, so there is no blueprint for farm succession planning.

Generally the biological parents are joint guardians, but the Court can appoint another person for the child's welfare.