All Family and children articles – Page 15
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News'Shambolic': family lawyers told divorce service will close soon
Practitioners worried that transition to new system will leave couples unable to officially split up.
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NewsMcFarlane clarifies family court attendance requirement
First hearing notice for applications in the Royal Courts of Justice will be listed as an attended hearing.
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NewsConsultants head back to ‘traditional’ practice by starting new firm
Founders say new venture will encourage flexible hours and will not have ‘outdated’ billing targets.
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ProfileMy legal life: Richard Port MBE, George Green
Family associate solicitor, Cradley Heath, West Midlands
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OpinionNew year and a new broom for family justice?
From launching a public information campaign to supporting litigants in person: a look at the options the government could consider to improve the family justice landscape.
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FeatureFines alone won’t ease divorce logjam
The more holistic and educational approach lawyers can offer, the more likely a client may consider mediation.
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NewsPermission granted over private hearing to seal Prince Philip’s will
High Court rules that newspaper may challenge Family Division president’s decision.
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OpinionWithout reform of child justice, things will get bleaker
Research shows that the negative and unexpected consequences of child detention are worse than previously thought.
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NewsSecond government cash boost for family mediation
Ministry of Justice announces further £1.2m of vouchers to keep family disputes away from court.
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OpinionA definitive textbook that lives up to its billing
Bromley’s Family Law (12th edition) | Nigel Lowe, Gillian Douglas, Emma Hitchings & Rachel Taylor
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NewsBalancing transparency and confidentiality ‘really difficult’ – McFarlane
Family Division chief Sir Andrew McFarlane tells MPs ‘there must be a way of allowing openness … yet maintain the anonymity of the individuals involved’.
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NewsAttempted murder victim’s address ‘inappropriately given’ to perpetrator
The Ministry of Justice’s annual report reveals 16 ‘data incidents’ in the year to March, which potentially impacted nearly 5,500 people.
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NewsRuler of Dubai to pay up to £554m in record London divorce settlement
Total legal bill for litigation between Sheikh Mohammed and Princess Haya is thought to be at least £150m.
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OpinionEarly advice key to cutting family backlog
Dominic Raab is in the market for something ‘drastic and bold’.
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NewsDisgraced former MP loses appeal against publication of ‘abuse’ ruling
Court of Appeal allows the publication of family judgment containing details of 'controlling and coercive behaviour'.
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NewsOxford firm 'will not be cowed' by suspected arson attack
Family First Solicitors said significant damage was caused to the building, but that it continues to trade.
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OpinionLegal aid must be restored for family law cases
By restoring early legal advice, the justice secretary will ensure fewer family cases go to court.
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OpinionA difficult match – marriage and the law
Religion and Marriage Law: The Need for Reform | Russell Sandberg
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OpinionA broken system: education, health, and care plans
In SEND tribunals David is pitched against Goliath, and even if David wins they still lose money, time and resources.