New Family Presiding Judges Appointed

A group of judges in traditional clothes.

The Lady Chief Justice, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, has announced the appointment of two Family Presiding Judges. Ms Justice Harris has been appointed as the Family Presiding Judge for the Midland Circuit for a period of four years, with effect from 1 October 2025, where she will succeed Mrs Justice Lieven. Mr […]

The new test for matrimonialised property set out in Standish

Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill advances to third reading

The Court of Appeal’s recent decision in the case of Standish v Standish can certainly be considered controversial. The decision effectively states that a gift to a spouse is not in fact a gift, thereby becoming a judgement of universal application in family law. Another way in which this decision will set precedent is through […]

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