Truss resigns, Sunak favourite to take over
Liz Truss has announced her resignation as prime minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Conservative Party. In doing so, she becomes the shortest-serving prime minister in history with her reign having ended after just 45 days. Resigning from her post, Truss said “I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected […]
The Inaugural Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast
Today’s Family Lawyer is an online news publication for family lawyers providing daily updates and insight into the family law practice area. The Today’s Family Lawyer podcast joins the already established and successful podcasts available via the Today’s Conveyancer and Today’s Wills and Probate publications in bringing you the latest discussions from around the industry. […]
Domestic abuse victims to receive vital legal aid support under new reforms
The government has announced that thousands of domestic abuse victims will be able to access free legal advice and representation under new changes to the legal aid system introduced earlier this week. This comes in an effort to support the use of Domestic Abuse Protection Notices and Domestic Abuse Protection Orders, which were introduced under the […]
Top judge to lead review of issues connected to parental alienation cases
President of the Family Division Sir Andrew McFarlane is to lead a review of the regulation and legitimacy of court-appointed experts in particular where they are connected to allegations of parental alienation. This comes after a high-profile case – which was reported in national news – saw a mother lose custody of her child after […]
7 in 10 women blame menopause for divorce, research finds
New research from the Family Law Menopause Project and Newson Health Research and Education has found that a striking seven in 10 women (73%) blame menopause for their divorce, despite its role and importance within the legal process remaining remote. The results of the ground-breaking research – the largest ever nationwide survey of women about […]
Domestic and sexual abuse allegations against Met Police officers rises to over 600
Over 600 domestic and sexual abuse allegations are being investigated by the Metropolitan Police against its own officers. This follows the introduction of a specialist task force – the Domestic and Sexual Offences Unit (Daso) – which was formed in January to investigate officers accused of abusive behaviour. The introduction of the unit is in […]
The Ombudsman’s Corner: 20th October
Release of file as a remedy to resolve a complaint We are often asked by complainants to direct their service provider to release papers to them – either specific documents, or their entire file of papers. There are a number of reasons for this – perhaps the complainant wishes to pursue an appeal or further […]
Should children give evidence in distressing family cases?
Family Judges are always encouraged to listen to the “voice of the child” but at times, this can be highly distressing. Is it right that children should give evidence and be subject to cross-examination? As a High Court ruling showed, the answer to that question requires, in each case, the striking of a delicate balance. […]
How to get paid your true worth in turbulent times
With soaring prices all around You must keep your feet on the ground Getting paid your true worth is absolutely key So you can look after yourself and your family It may be a bit naff but it’s mine. I thought it was a bit of fun with a serious message behind it. For […]
