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The End of Leasehold Flats? A Breakdown of the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Bill
Úna Campbell
26 March 2026
Controlling or Coercive Behaviour and its financial ramifications in divorce proceedings
It has been just over a decade since the offence of controlling or coercive behaviour came into force with the Serious Crime Act 2015. With this offence, the criminal law formally recognised that prolonged emotional, psychological and financial abuse can be just as damaging to a victim as physical abuse. The impact of such behaviour has also been recognised by the family courts, particularly in the context of children and applications for non-molestation and occupation orders.
12 February 2026
Child Inclusive Mediation – connecting with your child’s views
For a number of years, research has shown that children and young people want information about what is happening to their family when their parents decide to separate. Many want the opportunity to be heard when decisions are being made about them.
29 January 2026
Mental capacity concerns in family mediation
Family dynamics are complex at the best of times. When one family member is unwell, stress and worry can quickly lead to friction and mistrust among siblings and parents alike.
29 January 2026
What to expect at a Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs)
Hi, I’m Olivia, a family lawyer and mediator at Kingsley Napley LLP working alongside four other brilliant mediators in our team. In this short blog, I set out what you can expect from your first meeting with a family mediator.
19 December 2025
Keeping the peace at Christmas – top tips for shared parenting over the festive season
For separated or divorced families, Christmas time is often an emotionally charged time of year, fraught with practical challenges as parents try to agree contact time and arrangements for Christmas events. Claire Wood shares some tips on how best to prepare for the issues which may arise at Christmas.
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