One in six have suffered financial abuse at hands of partner, study finds

New research has revealed just shy of one in six people in Britain have suffered economic or financial abuse at the hands of their partner. Aviva’s study found 40% of Brits are victims of such abuse, with spouses and partners being the perpetrator in 39% of those cases. Other common perpetrators include friends, parents, siblings, […]

£36m domestic abuse prevention fund launched

The government has announced it will commit up to £18 million per year over two years towards the next phase of the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Fund, totalling £36 million. Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be given funding to increase the availability of domestic abuse perpetrator intervention schemes in their areas, such as behaviour […]

Government announces ban on conversion therapy

Legislation banning conversion therapy has been announced by Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan following cross-party support for the move. Attempts to change a person’s gender or sexuality will be outlawed in all cases – not just attempts covering lesbian, gay, and bisexual people, as was the plan under Theresa May’s government. Donelan said: “We recognise the […]

Police officer admits to 49 offences against women over 18-year reign of terror

Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick has pleaded guilty to a total of 49 offences against 12 women over an 18-year period. His offences include 24 counts of rape and multiple counts of sexual assault against 12 separate women, most of which took place in Hertfordshire. Carrick’s offending is “unprecedented in policing” according to Assistant Commissioner […]

Listen Up, Speak Up: New campaign to help adults spot and report child abuse

A new campaign has been launched aiming to keep children safe by having adults undertake 10-minute training on spotting and reporting abuse. The campaign, led by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), provides free training followed by a series of emails from experts with actions people can take to keep […]

CILEX acquires Institute of Paralegals

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has completed its acquisition of the Institute of Paralegals (IoP) and its voluntary regulator the Professional Paralegals Register (PPR), the former announced on Monday morning. CILEX said the move is intended to “boost consumer confidence” in legal services through ensuring paralegals are appropriately experienced, trained, and regulated. 2023 […]

Choose well: Choose mediation?

Family Mediation Week | Sonia Rola, Buckles Solicitors LLP, looks at the benefits of mediation I am a family law solicitor and an accredited family law mediator and have worked within the legal profession for over 20 years, with extensive experience in family law and am a member of Resolution. The week commencing 16th January […]

In the Yellow Chair: Replacing the “expensive box of tissues”

In the Yellow Chair

In the Yellow Chair with Mr Divorce Coach | Today’s Family Lawyer sits down with one of the UK’s first male divorce coaches who shares his unique perspective on divorce and family law. To begin, tell us who Mr Divorce Coach is I am Tom Nash, commonly known as Mr Divorce Coach, or simply “the […]

The impact of the festive season on relationships

It’s a sad fact that the festive period can often bring relationship breakdowns to a head and with a new year having started, where a fresh start is actively sought and encouraged, many couples consider divorce or separation as a solution. In this article, we look at the impact of the festive season on many […]