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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

Guide To Child Adoption In Hong Kong

The process begins with the consent of the birth parent(s) to put the child up for adoption. Consent is only waived in select circumstances, such as where the child is abandoned or when the birth parents cannot be located.

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Quiet Divorcing: The Perils Of The New Relationship Trend That's Not Quite A Divorce (But Not Quite A Marriage Either)

If you've recently stumbled across the phrase "quiet divorcing", you're not alone. The concept appears to be swirling through lifestyle journalism, marriage counselling circles, and increasingly, real life.

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

A "Modern" Start – The New Template Non-Molestation Order, President's Guidance January 2026

Gabriella Kent from Rothera Bray's Family Law team provides comment for legal teams following the publication of the President of the Family Law Division's new guidance.

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Separation Agreements: Everything You Need To Know About Legal Separation (4 February 2026) (Video)

When a married couple or those in a civil partnership decide to live separately but aren't ready to divorce immediately, a separation agreement provides a formal framework for managing this transition period.

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Keeping It In The Family: How Prenups Can Help Protect Inherited Wealth

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

Executors Beware

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Pension Sharing On Divorce

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Action Required: A Possible Response To IHT Changes Must Be Completed Before 6 April

United Kingdom Family

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Bona Vacantia List Reinstated: What This Means For Unclaimed Estates And Will Fraud

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Family Mediation Week 2026: A Better Path Forward For Separating Families (27 January 2026) (Video)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Guide To Postnuptial Agreements: Expert Legal Advice From Our Solicitors (23 January 2026) (Video)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Why Succession Cannot Be Left To Chance

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

The Importance Of Mediation In Inheritance Disputes

United Kingdom Family

BL

Barnes Law

Can WhatsApp Messages Decide Financial Outcomes On Divorce?

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

Strategic Cross-border Enforcement In Asia (Video)

Worldwide International

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Withers LLP

Employment Update January 2026 (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

New National Minimum Wage Rates For April 2026

United Kingdom Employment

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didlaw

Property Newsletter: Winter 2025 (Podcast)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gatehouse Chambers

Employer Compliance Essentials: Navigating The UK Right To Work Check Scheme (Podcast)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Mayer Brown

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Family Law

Guide To Child Adoption In Hong Kong

The process begins with the consent of the birth parent(s) to put the child up for adoption. Consent is only waived in select circumstances, such as where the child is abandoned or when the birth parents cannot be located.

United Kingdom Family

WL

Withers LLP

A "Modern" Start – The New Template Non-Molestation Order, President's Guidance January 2026

Gabriella Kent from Rothera Bray's Family Law team provides comment for legal teams following the publication of the President of the Family Law Division's new guidance.

United Kingdom Family

RB

Rothera Bray

Separation Agreements: Everything You Need To Know About Legal Separation (4 February 2026) (Video)

When a married couple or those in a civil partnership decide to live separately but aren't ready to divorce immediately, a separation agreement provides a formal framework for managing this transition period.

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Keeping It In The Family: How Prenups Can Help Protect Inherited Wealth

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

Fiancé(e) Visa FAQ

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Pension Sharing On Divorce

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Family Mediation Week 2026: A Better Path Forward For Separating Families (27 January 2026) (Video)

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Guide To Postnuptial Agreements: Expert Legal Advice From Our Solicitors (23 January 2026) (Video)

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Why Succession Cannot Be Left To Chance

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

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Divorce

Quiet Divorcing: The Perils Of The New Relationship Trend That's Not Quite A Divorce (But Not Quite A Marriage Either)

If you've recently stumbled across the phrase "quiet divorcing", you're not alone. The concept appears to be swirling through lifestyle journalism, marriage counselling circles, and increasingly, real life.

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Separation Agreements: Everything You Need To Know About Legal Separation (4 February 2026) (Video)

When a married couple or those in a civil partnership decide to live separately but aren't ready to divorce immediately, a separation agreement provides a formal framework for managing this transition period.

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Pension Sharing On Divorce

SIPP. SSAS. DB. PODE. DC. PSO. PAG. If you've worked out that this is pension terminology, then you're ahead of 60% of the population. In a press release on 5 January 2026, the Money and Pensions Service identified...

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Guide To Postnuptial Agreements: Expert Legal Advice From Our Solicitors (23 January 2026) (Video)

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Can WhatsApp Messages Decide Financial Outcomes On Divorce?

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

Divorce - But Who Gets The Beloved Pets

United Kingdom Family

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Giambrone & Partners

How Does Divorce Affect Shareholdings And Business Interests?

United Kingdom Commercial

BL

Barnes Law

A Divorced Christmas Carol: A Story Of Reflection And Change In 2025

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

How The Budget Influences Divorce, Financial Settlements And Family Wealth Planning

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Quiet Divorcing: The Perils Of The New Relationship Trend That's Not Quite A Divorce (But Not Quite A Marriage Either)

If you've recently stumbled across the phrase "quiet divorcing", you're not alone. The concept appears to be swirling through lifestyle journalism, marriage counselling circles, and increasingly, real life.

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Keeping It In The Family: How Prenups Can Help Protect Inherited Wealth

Across the UK, families are preparing for the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in living memory. In the next three decades alone, an estimated £5.5 trillion to £7 trillion...

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

Executors Beware

We often hear complaints from beneficiaries that their executors are not discharging their duties in accordance with their obligations.

United Kingdom Family

HL

Hunters

Action Required: A Possible Response To IHT Changes Must Be Completed Before 6 April

United Kingdom Family

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Bona Vacantia List Reinstated: What This Means For Unclaimed Estates And Will Fraud

United Kingdom Family

AG

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Why Succession Cannot Be Left To Chance

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

The Importance Of Mediation In Inheritance Disputes

United Kingdom Family

BL

Barnes Law

Can WhatsApp Messages Decide Financial Outcomes On Divorce?

United Kingdom Family

BL

Buckles Law

New Inheritance Tax Rules For Farms: £2.5 Million Relief Cap Explained

United Kingdom Family

RB

Rothera Bray

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Latest Videos

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Asset Division: Navigating The Complexities Of Divorce (Video)

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Withers LLP

Who Can Inherit If There's No Will: The Rules Of Intestacy (Video)

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Higgs LLP

Separating Finances In A Divorce | The Divorce Financial Process (Video)

IB

IBB Law

Impact Of Divorce On Pre-Settled Status｜How Divorce Affects Your UK Pre-Settled Status (Video)

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Latitude Law

Challenging Lifetime Gifts And Lasting Powers Of Attorney (Video)

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DMH Stallard

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