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Can cost orders be made in Children Act proceedings?

Can cost orders be made in Children Act proceedings?

My ex-partner is being unreasonable in resolving the issues and/or arrangements for our children. Will the Court order them to repay my legal costs?

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Can a public footpath be diverted?

Can a public footpath be diverted?

Lauren Walker, Partner in the Real Estate team, looks at the possibilities of diverting or stopping a public footpath.

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Taylor Swift uses the likelihood of confusion principle to defend her trade mark

Taylor Swift uses the likelihood of confusion principle to defend her trade mark

Cathay Home Inc, a supplier of bedding and home goods, has withdrawn its US trade mark application for “Swift Home” following an opposition filled by Taylor Swift’s legal team.

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Patentability in the Age of AI: The Supreme Court hits “reset” in the Emotional Perception AI case

Patentability in the Age of AI: The Supreme Court hits “reset” in the Emotional Perception AI case

The Supreme Court has ruled on the patentability of a computer related invention for the first time in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, thereby reshaping the UK’s approach to computer inventions.

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Navigating Separation When a Child Has PDA

Navigating Separation When a Child Has PDA

Adapting child arrangements to meet needs of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance

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Co-parenting – Suggestions to manage Easter Holiday arrangements

Co-parenting – Suggestions to manage Easter Holiday arrangements

Examining how separated parents can navigate the Easter Holiday period

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National Minimum Wage

National Minimum Wage

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Decline in work visas may have tax consequences

Decline in work visas may have tax consequences

The latest immigration statistics show a decline in work visas – but could this have unintended consequences for UK taxpayers?

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Tougher English language requirements for ILR

Tougher English language requirements for ILR

The English language standard required to settle in the UK is set to increase to CEFR level B2.

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Alienating Behaviours in family proceedings and the recent case of Re Y [2026]

Alienating Behaviours in family proceedings and the recent case of Re Y [2026]

For many separating parents, navigating shared childcare can be daunting and stressful. For some, the existence of alienating behaviours makes it all the more challenging. When a child suddenly becomes reluctant to spend time with a non-resident parent, questions are often raised about alienation. But what does this actually mean in practice?

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The New Property Information Forms – What is Changing and Why

The New Property Information Forms – What is Changing and Why

Katie Wiesendanger considers the upcoming changes to the conveyancing protocol forms taking place from 30 March 2026.

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International Women’s Day – from being “owned” to owning your story

International Women’s Day – from being “owned” to owning your story

As we approach International Women’s Day, it would be tempting to criticise the current situation and outline how much work is still required to achieve equity for women. However, it is also important to look back on how far we have come, particularly in relation to the law on divorce.

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