Welcome to the June 2025 Newsletter, which can be downloaded here.

This latest edition contains recent case law updates and Chambers’ latest news, including the appointment of New Court’s Joint Head of Chambers Chris Poole as a Bencher of The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.

Articles include a summary of the test for determining whether oral expert evidence should be directed within proceedings, when separated partners may still be in an enduring family relationship for the purpose of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, the court’s approach to an application for the summary return of children to a non-Hague country, as well as an interesting overview on how Australia now treats pets within family law property settlements.

We hope you enjoy this latest issue.

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