Family Law Arbitration: Practice and Precedents

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

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Family Law Arbitration is a guide to arbitration in family matters both financial and in respect of children. It sets out: - what is meant by arbitration - the process - the purpose - its benefits - important cases including arbitration decisions confirmed in the High Court It gives practitioners and lay individuals an understanding of family law arbitration, how it works in family matters and what can be expected when an arbitration proceeds, showing both the lawyers involved and the client all they need to know in terms of practice and procedure. There have been a number of developments since publication of the second edition in 2017 including numerous cases and revised practice guidance over the years which are referenced in the book In particular, there is new material on: - Arbitration practical tips and a comparative table of family arbitration around the world - Children Scheme allowing leave to remain in Hague countries - The case of Haley v Haley which provided important considerations in relation to the appeal of family law arbitration. - Impact of Covid many people are choosing arbitration over appearing in court. - The Certainty Project and looking to the future. The practical nature of the work is enhanced by comprehensive Appendices: Forms and Precedents which include: - Draft letters to solicitors/client in respect of financial and children issues - A pre-commitment Questionnaire - Checklist for discussion at the IFLA Family Arbitration first meeting - Arbitrators Terms of Engagement - A final checklist - Draft letters to HMCTS - Titles for New Square Omnibus Orders - Order to stay proceedings - Enforcement of an Arbitrators Order - Securing attendance of witnesses Family Law Arbitration is essential reading for the judiciary, legal practitioners, local authorities, academics and students in the UK. It is also of interest to the legal profession, academics and students internationally as it provides a comparison of Family Law Arbitration in England and Wales with the regime in other jurisdictions as well as an understanding as to its advancement and development and why Arbitration in England and Wales can assist in international family law matters. This book has been used as a main resource of followers of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Family Law online service.

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For both practitioners and clients pursuing family disputes, this authoritative text is definitely what is needed reassuringly reliable and highly recommended as a work of reference in matters of family law arbitration. * Elizabeth Robson Taylor MA and Phillip Taylor MBE, Richmond Green Chambers *

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Dennis Sheridan Dennis qualified as a solicitor in July 1977. Following qualification and working in Central London and High Street practices, in 1986 establishing a well-respected firm, D R Sheridan LLP (formerly D R Sheridan & Co). He is now a consultant with Parker Thomas Solicitors. He was one of the first 60 Family Law Arbitrators in England and Wales (2012) and has represented clients at arbitration hearings and has also sat as an Arbitrator. Dennis is also qualified as a collaborative lawyer. He specialises in all aspects of private family law and is a specialist in moderate to high-net-worth financial disputes between married and unmarried couples. Suzanne Kingston Suzanne is a consultant with Mills and Reeve who is widely known for her expertise in all aspects of family work, in particular the resolution of complex financial issues for high-net-worth individuals. Suzannes cases often have an international element, and she has considerable experience in dealing with prenuptial agreements and cohabitation issues. Often referred to as the Queen of Arbitration and Mediation, Suzanne has a thriving mediation and arbitration practice and teaches both. She is credited with spearheading family law arbitration in England and Wales and worldwide. Suzanne won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Magic Circle Awards in November 2020.