All Family and children articles – Page 21
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OpinionTime to restore faith in open family justice
Open Justice and Privacy in Family Proceedings | David Burrows
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OpinionDo not allow delays in family court to be overshadowed
Everyone involved in the justice system deserves timely and efficient justice.
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News'Apologies to Tolstoy': High Court win for ex-wife in £450m divorce battle
Mrs Justice Knowles says Akhmedov family one of the unhappiest to appear in her courtroom.
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News‘How many more decades?’: Munby lambasts lawyers not complying with PDs
Retired family president returns on Children Act case where costs came to £900,000 for a jurisdiction hearing.
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OpinionCity lawyers have a role to play in the society we seek to improve
Community advice charities and international law firms may make an unlikely partnership but pro bono project KIND UK proves it works.
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NewsCourt of Appeal delivers ruling on family court's approach to domestic abuse
Judgment gives general guidance on common issues arising in proceedings as well as decisions on four linked appeals.
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NewsCourt fees set to increase for the first time in five years
Proposal for the civil and family courts expected to raise an extra £17m a year.
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FeatureSaving private client
Private client solicitors have had to rethink the way things are done in the last year, but they are relying on more than the pandemic to grow their practices.
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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.