Miriam Shalom discusses Dervis v Deniz [2025] EWHC 902 (Ch) in which she defended the successful respondent. She highlights points lawyers advising a separating cohabitant will need to bear in mind when considering communications between the former cohabitees about their home.
Aristide Hoang-Brown summarises a judgment for Family Law Week involving a mother’s unsuccessful attempt to appeal an arbitral award concerning holiday arrangements for her 7-year-old son.
Harrison Engler summarises a judgment for Family Law Week. It concerns an appeal against a costs order made in non-molestation proceedings. The judgment also highlights concerns about procedural delays in non-molestation applications.
Aristide Hoang- Brown summarises a judgment for Family Law Week. It concerns a child arrangement orders made by a former civil partner to spend time with four children born during her civil partnership with the biological mother. Considering the recent Family Justice Council Guidance on allegations of alienating behaviour, Poole J made no order on the application.
Rebecca Davies considers some of the key points raised by the Family Justice Council’s long-awaited “Guidance on responding to allegations of alienating behaviours”. Said by the President of the Family Division to be the result of one of the most responded-to consultations ever, it is a comprehensive guide for parents, lawyers and professionals working within the family justice system.
Keith Chipato successfully defended a tenant in a possession claim under the accelerated procedure. The case centred on whether a landlord’s failure to provide a gas safety certificate before the tenant’s occupation invalidated a subsequent section 21 notice.
Rebecca Davies discusses the Family Presiding Judge for London’s new practice note and strategy aimed at reducing the backlog and delays in London family courts and how family lawyers may be affected. In particular she highlights key areas where questions remain about its implementation.
Joshua Swirsky discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to refuse the claimant permission to appeal the judgment in R(Campbell) v London Borough of Ealing and what it means for local authorities. Joshua had represented the successful local authority in the Court of Appeal.