Record numbers of children caught up in separation disputes
Latest figures released by the Family Court reveal that more children than ever before have been caught up in disputes following family separation. But according to a poll commissioned by family justice organisation Resolution, and YouGov, two-thirds of separated parents said they lacked help or advice about how to put their children first when they […]
Are “financial penalties for warring parents” the right approach?
Dominic Raab, the new Justice Secretary, has said that parents who bring “vexatious claims” to the Family Courts should face financial penalties. He is also keen to see Mediation as the default process at least for resolving issues about their children. While promoting Mediation is welcome, is wielding the big stick really going to solve […]