Family lawyers must “challenge” themselves amidst desire for amicable divorces
Family law firm, Simpson Millar, has launched a new single lawyer divorce service, “Separating Together”. The firm says the profession needs to “challenge itself” to better meet the needs of consumers amidst growing demand for a more amicable solution to separation and divorce. The call to action comes in the run up to the […]
MOJ litigants in person grant has supported 10,000 people
A new report from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) details the outcome of support made available by the Litigants in Person Grant. In April 2020, the Access to Justice Foundation and MOJ launched the Legal Support for Litigants in Person (LSLIP) Grant, a 2-year programme funding a range of earlier intervention services for litigants in […]
New report sets out best practice for e-signatures
The expert Industry Working Group on Electronic Execution of Documents has published their interim report, which sets out analysis of the current situation in England and Wales, identifies simple best practice guidance based on existing technology (including for vulnerable individuals), and makes recommendations for future analysis and reform. The Industry Working Group was convened following […]
Making “alternative” dispute resolution the norm
Dispute resolution is a fundamental part of a family lawyer’s job. The old acronym of ADR no longer rings true. Dispute resolution should not be “alternative” – it should be the focus for family law practitioners, with a court application one of last resort, rather than a first step in seeking to resolve a dispute. […]
Is your digital ID provider certified?
Following announcements that digital ID checks are to be introduced from April, the Digital Identity Systems Certification (DISC) service has confirmed that “expressions of interest” in becoming certified under the Digital Identity Trust Framework and Right to Work/Right to Rent and CRB criteria are now being taken. The service says it is having conversations with […]
