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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
10 November 2020
Reflecting on 25 years as a family lawyer
Last month marked 25 years since I qualified as a family lawyer which, as a criminal colleague kindly remarked, ‘is less than some people get for murder’. In the current turbulent time with the pandemic, which has prompted a time of reflection for many of us, the anniversary has made me think about the seismic (and the not so fast) changes for family lawyers over the last quarter of a century and how my personal experiences throughout this time have run in tandem.
3 November 2020
Remote hearings in family proceedings – how is justice perceived?
The motion for the recent Kingsley Napley debate: “This House believes remote hearings are not remotely fair” was carried with a fairly balanced 56% in favour and 44% against.
23 October 2020
White v White: 20 years on from seminal farming divorce case
Farming divorces hold a special place in the heart of family lawyers as the landmark divorce case of White v White [2000] was that of a farming family.
9 October 2020
World Mental Health Day: tips for supporting your mental health through the divorce process
The divorce process can be a difficult and intense experience for anyone, but for those with mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, the experience is often all the more challenging. This is particularly so in the context of Covid-19, with many of our clients experiencing additional difficulties due to the pressures of lockdown.
28 September 2020
When three’s a crowd - How to navigate third party claims in divorce and financial proceedings
Where there are disputes about the ownership of assets within divorce and financial proceedings, couples can encounter background noise from third parties – the extent of which will depend on the value or type of asset.
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