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Woman committed to prison for contempt in family dispute over will

A woman has been committed to prison following a dispute with her brother over their late father’s estate.

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Wife fails to force husband to sell company shares during divorce

A wife has failed in her attempt to force the immediate sale of her former husband's company shares as the High Court ruled it was “was not a propitious time to sell”.

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Government aims to improve parental leave entitlements

The government has launched a consultation on how to ensure greater equality in parental leave entitlements.

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Court protects interests of pensioner unable to manage his affairs

The Court of Protection has stepped into safeguard the interests of an elderly pensioner who was unable to handle his financial affairs at a time when he was facing complex legal action.

Review aims to improve level of child protection in family courts

The government has launched a review on how the family courts protect children and parents in cases of domestic abuse and other serious offences.

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Woman wins right to receive late partner’s military pension

A woman has won the right to her receive her late partner’s military pension, after a legal battle that lasted several years.                   

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