16 May 2025

3 min read

Later Life Divorce: Key Legal Issues and Practical Strategies for Practitioners

The rise in later-life divorce – often referred to as silver splitters – is an increasingly visible trend in family law. This article explores key legal issues and practical considerations for practitioners handling later-life divorce, particularly in high-net-worth cases. Read more…

Family Law Articles

23 April 2025

1 min read

AI prompts

AI prompts are transforming the way legal documents are drafted. When crafted with technical precision, prompts can greatly enhance the utility and credibility of AI-generated content, especially when the AI relies exclusively on data contained in client matters, without incorporating outside sources. Read more...

Business and Franchise Conveyancing and Property +13

07 April 2025

1 min read

The first steps in opening a matter

As the first steps when opening a matter are so important, we have reviewed this section of our commentaries. Read more…

Business and Franchise Conveyancing and Property +13

12 March 2025

1 min read

Domestic Violence Orders guide renamed

The Domestic Violence Orders guide has been renamed to Domestic Abuse. Read more...

Family Law News and Updates

12 February 2025

1 min read

Private Child Arrangements – Pathfinder Pilot Scheme

The By Lawyers commentary has been updated to include details of the Pathfinder pilot, a groundbreaking approach in the Family Court aimed at improving outcomes for children and families. Read more...

Family Law News and Updates

05 February 2025

1 min read

Horizon scanning for 2025

As we enter 2025, the Looking to the Future publication has been updated to assist practitioners with changes anticipated in the next 12 months.

Business and Franchise Criminal and Motoring Offences +10

05 February 2025

1 min read

Reporting on family cases

The Family Procedure Rules have been updated to allow all family courts to issue transparency orders.

Family Law News and Updates

14 October 2024

1 min read

Private Child Arrangements

The commentary on Private Child Arrangements has been updated to include comprehensive information and relevant case law concerning 16.4 Guardians. Read more...

Family Law News and Updates

08 October 2024

1 min read

Care Proceedings Guide Enhancements

Following user feedback, we have included new sections on contact with children in local authority care, placement orders and their revocation, and adoption orders. Read more...

Family Law News and Updates

11 September 2024

1 min read

New Summary Of The Process Section Introduced

There is a newly added section in our commentaries, offering a streamlined summary of the key steps legal practitioners follow throughout the legal process. Read more…

Business and Franchise Conveyancing and Property +15

30 August 2024

1 min read

What Are The Criteria For Getting A Divorce Or Ending A Civil Partnership?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the criteria for getting a divorce or ending a civil partnership. Read more...

Family Law Common Legal Questions

26 July 2024

1 min read

Plain Language Drafting

The By Lawyers unique writing style and strong commitment to plain language drafting benefit practitioners. Read more…

Business and Franchise Conveyancing and Property +16

25 June 2024

1 min read

Looking To The Future – UK General Election 2024 Manifesto Pledges Added

Practitioners now benefit from a section of the Looking to the Future commentary that has a breakdown of the relevant pledges from the manifesto documents of the main political parties. Read more…

Business and Franchise Conveyancing and Property +10

20 June 2024

1 min read

Electronic Signing And Witnessing

A new guide, Electronic Signing and Witnessing, has been added to the Reference Materials folder in all By Lawyers matter plans. Read more…

Business and Franchise Conveyancing and Property +16

18 June 2024

1 min read

New Care Proceedings Guide

The new practical Care Proceedings guide will assist practitioners in acting for respondents in public law care proceedings matters efficiently and confidently. Read more...

Family Law News and Updates