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2023

Looking back at Duxbury 30 years on

The Duxbury formula seeks to ascertain a capital amount which if invested to achieve capital growth and income yield (both at assumed rates and after tax on the yield and required gains) could be drawn down in equal inflation-proofed instalments over a period of time (often the recipient’s life expectancy) but would be completely exhausted at the end

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We have moved

We have moved to new offices: Address: Octagon Point 5 Cheapside St. Paul’s London EC2V 6AA Telephone: +44 (0)20 3178 5668 Website: www.iflg.uk.com

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Cohabitation Rights in England & Wales, Scotland & Australia

Introduction Across the globe, the composition of families is changing. No longer is marriage the definitive means for defining a family; we have seen the growth of other formalised relationship statuses such as registered partnerships and civil unions. The family outside marriage has now become a statistical reality and something

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Mediation and Early Resolution of Family Disputes

As part of The International Family Law Group (iFLG)’s proactive support and promotion of developments in family dispute resolution, iFLG has provided detailed responses to government consultations on supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements. Firstly, on 25 May 2023 responses were provided to the Family Practice Rule Committee

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Michael Allum wins IAFL European Chapter Young Lawyers’ Awards 2023

We are delighted to announce that iFLG Partner Michael Allum has won the prestigious IAFL European Chapter Young Lawyers’ Award 2023. The IAFL Young Lawyers’ Award was established approximately 12 years ago with the aim of promoting research & excellence among young family lawyers.  This year’s competition invited applicants to

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Important update regarding the compendium of Standard Family Orders

On 17 May 2023 Mr. Justice Peel, with the authority of the President of the Family Division, published updated standard family orders and accompanying house rules. The publication followed a review of standard family orders conducted by Mr. Justice Peel which proceeded that carried out by Mr. Justice Mostyn with

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What is the Tipstaff and what is their role?

The Tipstaff is often one of the first topics of discussion raised by new clients who have been accused of abducting their children. Questions that I am regularly asked are “What is the Tipstaff?” “What is their role in my case?” “Why did they send the police to visit me?”

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