Journal

Contract for Family Practitioners – Things You Thought You Could Safely Forget

[2026] 2 FRJ 143. Financial remedies is one of the few areas of law in which one needs at least a working knowledge of numerous other areas of law. This article considers issues of contract law and scenarios where they have arisen, often in conflict with the court’s overarching jurisdiction.

The Great Marinos/Munro Debate in Divorce – Beheaded or Survived?

[2026] 2 FRJ 151. Prior to March 2001, there were only two grounds of jurisdiction for divorce in England and Wales: effectively, sole domicile and/or one year’s continuous habitual residence. In March 2001, the grounds of jurisdiction changed to broadly align with those of other contracting states.

A Light-hearted Reminder of the Core Duties, Professional Obligations and Ethical Concerns that Daily Occur in FR Work

[2026] 2 FRJ 156. This article explores the various ethical considerations which any family finance practitioner should bear in mind within their daily practice, via a scenario envisioned to amplify the potential challenges we face and how they intertwine with the Regulatory Code of Conduct.

From Barrister to Neutral – Building a Practice in Non-Court Dispute Resolution

[2026] 2 FRJ 160. The author explains how he came to develop a practice in non-court dispute resolution, how he made the transition, and shares some reflections for anyone thinking about doing the same.

Money Corner: Non-disclosure Agreements – Not Applicable in Financial Remedy Proceedings

[2026] 2 FRJ 164. It is entirely understandable that business owners are protective of commercially sensitive information. However, the clauses typically found in standard NDAs are generally incompatible with court proceedings, seeking to impose obligations to which no SJE could agree to be bound.

DR Corner: The Psychology of Divorce: Integrating Psychological Theory, Family Law and Interdisciplinary Practice

[2026] 2 FRJ 166. This article brings together psychological theory, research and developments in family law concerning children and financial arrangements to examine divorce as an integrated legal and psychological process, and mediation, collaborative law and child focused reform initiatives.

Tech Corner: Artificial Intelligence in Financial Remedy Practice: Opportunity, Risk and Professional Responsibility

[2026] 2 FRJ 170. AI appears well suited to financial remedy practice because it can process information quickly and present it neatly. Yet the risks matter more, because an error is rarely just an error. It becomes part of a case theory, a negotiation position or a document placed before the court.