All Family and children articles
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NewsDivorces wrongly approved due to computer error will stand, High Court rules
Application brought by the lord chancellor would not have been necessary had HMCTS investigated the issue when first alerted, says judgment.
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NewsCourt of Appeal to hear challenge to judges’ anonymity in Sara Sharif case
Journalists brought a challenge to anonymity order which prevents family judges being identified.
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NewsFamily lawyers react to financial remedies 'milestone'
Solicitors raise concerns over the prospect of limiting judicial discretion but demand quicker action on nuptial agreements.
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NewsFinancial remedies law 'not working', says Law Commission
Commission publishes divorce reform options after concluding that current framework is not delivering fair and consistent outcomes.
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NewsFamily case must be reheard 'to protect integrity of process'
Mr Justice Hayden also criticised ‘lamentable delays’ and lack of judicial continuity in the case.
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OpinionThe rise and fall of 'parental alienation'
Does the Family Justice Council's latest guidance ring the death knell for 'parental alienation'?
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NewsSurrogacy reform moves up the agenda
Health minister met Law Commission last month to discuss its earlier work on 'not fit for purpose' surrogacy laws.
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NewsLawyers welcome 'parental alienation' guidance
Solicitor says reasons why a child refuses to see a parent can be complex and courts spend a lot of time grappling with challenging issues.
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NewsIn depth: Financial remedies - next steps for family justice reform
Financial remedies in divorce came under scrutiny this week. The Law Commission revealed four potential models for reform for inclusion in a scoping paper that will be published soon.
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NewsFamily lawyers face long wait for further divorce reform
Law Commission scoping paper will contain four potential models of reform - but no recommendations.
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NewsIn depth: 'It's not about saving' - LCJ does not hold back
In her second appearance before MPs, the lady chief justice offered a wide-ranging critique of the justice system, bemoaning curbs on sitting days and touching on digitisation, family law and diversity.
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OpinionFamily court reporting pilot – a lawyer's perspective
Now the door is open for journalists to report family court cases, it will be hard, if not impossible, to backtrack.
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OpinionFamily law advice for the neurodivergent community
Seven family lawyers have joined forces to make the family justice system more neurodivergent-friendly.
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NewsJudge attacker given extra five months for contempt
Litigant in person told one recorder: 'I don’t want to listen to your rubbish and I will not abide by it.’
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NewsFirm hire: TWM Solicitors expands family team
Justin Osei will be based at the law firm's Reigate office.
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NewsFirm hires: Hodge Jones & Allen appoints three partners
Sarah Norman-Scott, Raj Bhattoa and Phoebe Hill join the London firm's family law team.
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FeatureLaw Centres: Poor relations
At a time of historically high demand, law centres starved of funds have been closing their doors. Supply and demand are heading in opposite directions, reports Catherine Baksi.
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NewsFamily Court transparency pilot extends to magistrates cases
Extension coincides with start of 'family court reporting week', which seeks to highlight the value of more open justice.