All Family and children articles – Page 19
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NewsResearch exposes north-south divide in family law
Latest study by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory found that most private law applications are made by applicants living in the most deprived areas.
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NewsDomestic Abuse Bill: calls for data 'firewall' to protect migrant women
Peers say victims reluctant to go to police because their personal data can be shared with the Home Office.
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Law ReportSocial security: Universal credit
Judicial review claim, alleging unlawful discrimination concerning mechanism for payment of childcare costs element of universal credit regime.
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NewsNews focus: How should the family court treat allegations of domestic abuse?
In a landmark case, the Court of Appeal heard from lawyers how the family court should treat allegations of domestic abuse. The appeal court’s ruling is likely to have far-reaching implications.
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News'Imaginary capital': legal aid change removes £100,000 mortgage cap
Scope widens following legal challenge brought by Public Law Project and supported by the Law Society.
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OpinionLitigation funding does not drive families apart
Critics often ignore the fact that funding is really an option of last resort.
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NewsCoA hears mother sob as judge 'threatens' to have child taken into care
Court of Appeal is being asked to consider how family courts treat allegations of domestic abuse.
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NewsCourt of Appeal considers family court's approach to domestic abuse
Family division president hearing four linked appeals brought by mothers which could result in fresh guidance for judges.
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FeatureThe role of mediation in family disputes
The need to promote the benefits of family mediation has never been greater.
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NewsFirm’s radio advertisement did not attack social workers, watchdog rules
'What’s more frightening than a social worker at your door to take your child?' broadcast asked.
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NewsRecord number of court applications to prevent domestic violence
Law Society makes renewed legal aid call following publication of 'deeply disturbing' statistics.
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NewsJudge recuses herself over hockey club connection
District judge's son and party in family case were members of the same club and followed each other on social media.
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OpinionPithy and pertinent guide to matrimonial finance
Matrimonial Finance Handbook | Mena Ruparel
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ProfileMy legal life: Charlotte Bradley, Kingsley Napley
Head of the family and divorce team, London.
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NewsFamily backlog 'may not return to pre-Covid levels until 2023'
Documents published by the judiciary reveal private and public law priorities.
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News‘Lawyers aren’t a charity’: Family judge awards £60k incurred costs
Court says client should not be beholden to lawyers over unpaid costs.
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NewsLawyers should be last resort for separating families - McFarlane
New report from the judiciary recommends shifting family breakdown away from 'justice' response.
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NewsExtended operating hours to continue until April
Capacity of civil courts under growing pressure, says HMCTS.
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FeatureGiving something back during the pandemic
Forsters’ family team helps support victims of domestic violence through various local and national charities.