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Natasha Rees reviews the most important enfranchisement cases of 2018

Natasha Rees, Head of Property Litigation, wrote an article for Property Law Journal reviewing the most important enfranchisement cases of 2018.

The piece, entitled 'Room for reform' can be read by clicking here.

Jo comments in The Law Society Gazette on the delays in the divorce process.

The Law Society Gazette have revealed that delays at the country’s biggest regional divorce centre, at Bury St Edmunds, reached unprecedented levels in 2018.

7 Tips for keeping your marriage happy : Jo Edwards writes for Brides magazine

Head of Family, Jo Edwards, shares her advice on how to keep a happy marriage.

Jo Edwards’ comments on the downturn in women filing for divorce are published in The Telegraph

In the Telegraph article entitled “Are you ready for a mindful marriage”, husband Ben Telford shares the story of his marriage and agrees with Head of Family, Jo Edwards’ analysis that couples taking a more shared responsibility for childcare may be contributing to

Jo Edwards quoted in the Sunday Times about fewer wives petitioning for divorce

Commenting on analysis by the Marriage Foundation, Jo highlighted that as divorce numbers have declined since 1993, the number of women issuing petitions has halved whereas the number of men petitioning has reduced by only about 15% in the same period.

Jo Edwards interviewed on Talk Radio about no fault divorce

Speaking to Julia Hartley-Brewer, Jo welcomed news that the Justice Secretary reportedly plans to legislate for no fault divorce in the next parliament.

To listen to the interview follow the link here, Jo’s segment takes place in the 09:00 to 09:30 section and begins at 12.00.

Jo Edwards comments in The Times about spouses who fail to respond to divorce petitions

Responding to new research by the Nuffield Foundation showing that in 14% of divorce cases each year one spouse failed to respond, Jo acknowledged the difficulties this can cause and her hopes for the system being simplified with the introduction of no fault divorce.

Jo Edwards writes for The Times about her hopes for family law reform in 2019

Setting her stall for the year ahead, Jo trailed possible reform to introduce no fault divorce; her concerns about inactivity around cohabitation reform; and other issues needing attention.

Jo’s article was published in The Times.

Long overdue legal aid review - Jo Edwards comments

Speaking as Chair of national family lawyers’ organisation Resolution’s law reform committee, Jo spoke of disappointment about the lack of commitment to funding for proper early legal advice.

An introduction to nuptial agreements

The Forsters Family team want to open up the conversation about nuptial agreements, to dispel myths and to inform people about the benefits of having one and the practical process.