Special Measures, HMCTS Funding And ‘Lay Advocates’
Today’s Family Lawyer recently reported on Re C (Lay Advocates) and on ‘lay advocates’ (surely a misnomer?) it touched on a tricky issue: funding of special measures in family proceedings and the fact that Legal Aid Agency (LAA) refused to pay in this case (which you don’t mention). Re C was a care case where […]
The Complexities Of Permanent Leave To Remove – Experiences Of A Family Lawyer
As family lawyers we speak to separated parents year-round regarding situations where they wish to take their child/children on holiday but the other parent objects to the child travelling. This can be a challenging time for a family and if a proposed holiday is imminent, emotions will be running high. When helping a family navigate […]
Ampla Finance Legal Appoints Family Law Veteran Nigel Shepherd As Adviser
The appointment of ex-Chair of Resolution and National Head of Family Law at Mills & Reeve demonstrates growing collaboration between family law and litigation funders. Legal financing company Ampla Finance Legal have today announced the appointment of Nigel Shepherd, National Head of Family Law at Mills & Reeve, as adviser. Nigel brings over 35 years […]
Appeal Court Ruling Leaves Muslim Women In Limbo
Last week saw a judgement that brought a blow to thousands of Muslim women, that meant they were not afforded any rights when it came to divorce. There had been some hope on an earlier ruling that stated that an Islamic marriage, a Nikah, was considered a marriage under English matrimonial law. However, the judgement […]
