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Understanding the Court’s Power and How to Protect Yourself  One of the most common assumptions in family law is that everyone pays their own legal costs. While this is often true, it is not absolute. In many circumstances, the Family Court has the power to order one party to pay some or all of the other party’s legal costs and those orders can be significant. Understanding when costs may be ordered (and how to avoid them) is essential if you are involved in family...

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly being used across professional services, including the legal profession. From drafting submissions to summarising case law and preparing chronologies, AI can offer efficiency and convenience. However, recent court decisions and practice directions make it clear that the use of AI in legal drafting carries serious risks if not handled carefully. Lawyers remain fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of all material filed in court regardless of whether AI was used in its...