Changes to marriage certificates see both parents named
Changes to marriage certificates in England and Wales will include both parent’s names in a change that the Home Office says would “correct a historical anomaly”. From the start of this week, 4th May 2021, both parents of the bride and groom will now be recorded on the marriage certificate. This change will have a […]
Leveraging LinkedIn
Not long to go… We are gearing up for our next webinar which takes place Thursday 13th May, in which we will be discussing all things LinkedIn with our guest Rich Dibbins. Rich, joins us from Staxton Digital, and comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to marketing for the legal […]
Court of Appeal says care and special guardianship orders can coexist (and be made together)
On 30th April 2021, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the case of Re F and G (Discharge of Special Guardianship Order). The two key issues considered by the Court were whether as a matter of law care and special guardianship orders (SGO) can coexist and, if they can, whether in the circumstances […]
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 – transformational legislation or a missed opportunity?
Following the passing of Domestic Abuse Bill recently, Celestine Greenwood, a barrister at Exchange Chambers discusses the question with family law professionals as to whether the legislation is transformational or a missed opportunity. The much-vaunted, much-challenged and bedeviled, and long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill was finally passed into law with the granting of Royal Assent last […]
Website Transparency – Haven’t we done this already?
As part of our ‘Technical Corner’ we want to bring you information that will help you to continue to learn and grow in your career. This month’s technical corner article comes from Amy Bell, Director of Teal Compliance. We have seen an increase in the enquiries we have had about compliance with the Transparency Rules. […]
Industry reaction to landmark Domestic Abuse Bill
A week today, the landmark Domestic Abuse Bill passed both Houses of Parliament and was signed into law. The Bill, which is one of 16 Bills which have received Royal Assent head of the prorogation of Parliament, will provide protection to millions of people who experience domestic abuse and strengthens measures to tackle perpetrators. Industry […]
What Score Does Your Family Law Website Get?
What makes a strong and effective family law firm website? There are three basics you need to know: You need to be found online, build trust with clients, and easily lead them to contact you about your services. And this should all happen on a crisp, beautiful website that best represents your law firm’s brand. […]
Passwords, Phishing and the Dark Web
Matthew Locker, a Cyber Security Consultant at Apstorm has shared his ideas on how law firms can remain compliant in the modern world. In today’s digital society, passwords have become a necessary evil and are the guardians of some of our most important information, e.g. online retail, banking, email accounts, customer contact databases, social media […]
