Law Society responds to LSB business plan 2022/23
The Legal Services Board (LSB) published its 2022-2023 business plan on Wednesday, outlining it will continue to focus on diversity and inclusion (D&I) and technology and innovation in the profession. Law Society of England and Wales president I. Stephanie Boyce said: “We welcome the LSB’s continued focus on D&I and technology and innovation, which align […]
Top divorce lawyer Simon Bruce joins Dawson Cornwell
Leading family law firm Dawson Cornwell has welcomed top divorce lawyer Simon Bruce as partner. The firm, whose senior partner founded Resolution (the body of family lawyers who try to resolve cases constructively), are currently celebrating their 50th anniversary. Bruce, a former President of the Family Law Commission of the Union Internationale des Avocats, joins […]
This week marks Autism Acceptance Week. But what does this mean for family law?
It is vital for the Family Courts and everyone who is involved in the process to adapt and make reasonable adjustments in order to meet the needs of an autistic person. In this piece, I’ll be focusing on the needs of autistic children in particular. Acceptance is key, and it begins in wider society. There […]
How to deal with pensions during divorce
Innovative divorce firm Fair Result give their advice and shed some light on exactly what happens to pensions during the divorce process and how to deal with them. First and foremost, it is very important to deal with pensions correctly. They can be amongst the most valuable assets in a divorce after the value of […]
