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Thousands protest same-sex unions in Italy

9th February 2016

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Rome last week to protest a bill that would grant adoption, medical and inheritance rights to gay couples. Italy is the only major western European country not to recognise same-sex unions or marriages. The event’s organisers claim that two million protesters attended, though reporters at the scene... READ MORE

Mock Shock: The long-term girlfriend of a millionaire is allowed to keep the property she was gifted during their relationship!

8th February 2016

The press have been very quick to cover the case of John Hoggins and Greta Cerniauskaite. The headlines have included: Millionaire plumbing boss must give £650,000 home to Lithuanian housekeeper who became lover Millionaire plumber is ordered to pay his Lithuanian former cleaner girlfriend huge slice of his fortune –... READ MORE

Parents, children and the presumption of advancement

4th February 2016

The presumption of advancement (by which a husband is presumed to be making a gift to his wife if he transfers property to her or purchases property in her name), although not yet in force, is abolished by Part 15 of the Equality Act 2010 s. 199. This fairly recent change in the law does not however, consider the presumption of advancement... READ MORE

Alternative dispute resolution: mediation

4th February 2016

It is common that the time it takes to get a hearing listed proves frustrating for couples but the court is not the only option available for those looking for legal assistance in family matters. What is mediation? Mediation is the process whereby couples meet with a mediator who will help them resolve disputes over relevant issues, including... READ MORE

Changes to marital rape laws in India proposed by government

3rd February 2016

Things have changed in India over the last few years. After the gang-rape and subsequent death of a 24-year-old student in December 2012, public outcry put pressure on the government to reform the laws concerned with sexual assault. This kind of response was unprecedented. “Delhi was the epicentre for the movement, but it was happening... READ MORE

Fiction vs Family Law: The myth of the prenup

1st February 2016

Over the last decade or so, the idea of the prenup has become almost ubiquitous in the media. From Kanye West’s song Gold Digger to almost every police procedural series (there’s always an episode where someone murders their spouse so they can avoid the terms of their agreement), we’re all familiar with the basic concept.... READ MORE

Mariah Carey engaged to Australian billionaire James Packer

22nd January 2016

Only a short time after media tycoon Rupert Murdoch announced his engagement to model and actress Jerry Hall, news broke that fellow Aussie media man James Packer is set to marry warbling diva Mariah Carey. Both are ultra high net worth individuals in their own right. Mariah Carey is one of the biggest selling recording artist of all time,... READ MORE

Fiction vs Family Law: Jessica Jones, Jordan Taylor and why women stay

22nd January 2016

It can hardly be disputed that Marvel films rule the box office. Even after the release of The Force Awakens, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the highest grossing film franchise of all time. But does a series that deals with super heroes saving the universe have anything to say about family law? Surprisingly, yes. Recently Marvel has... READ MORE

South Australia refusal to recognise UK same-sex marriage

20th January 2016

Calls for law reform rang out across much of Australia yesterday as it was revealed that the State of South Australia had refused to recognise the civil marriage of a British man, who died on his honeymoon. Following his husband David’s death in a freak accident in December, Marco Bulmer-Rizzi was required to put ‘never... READ MORE

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall engaged

19th January 2016

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch and former model Jerry Hall got engaged last week following the Golden Globes. The pair have been together for four months and are expected to tie the knot sooner rather than later. Due to Murdoch’s advanced years, this announcement has prompted commentators to wonder what Hall sees in her new beau, with... READ MORE

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