Interactive tool to tackle domestic economic abuse launched
The UK government has launched a free interactive guide to help businesses spot and tackle domestic economic abuse. Survivors of domestic abuse are at an increased risk around Christmas and, on average, it is reported that police forces in England and Wales receive over 100 calls relating to domestic abuse every hour, and around 95% […]
Thank you and Happy Holidays
Thank you to all our Today’s Family Lawyer readers, subscribers and contributors for your support in 2023. It has been another busy year in the family law world with too many stories to mention. We look forward to continuing to bring you the very latest news, views, insight, and best practice from across the profession […]
Parent first approach at the core of new guidance on gender questioning children
The Department for Education has published comprehensive guidance for teachers on how best to support pupils questioning their gender in schools. This includes requests from pupils for “social transition” which can include requests to change pronouns, names, and uniform. In response to the complex phenomenon of the increasing number of children questioning their gender, the […]
Charity leads cross-sector call to plug ‘glaring gaps’ in family legal aid when children are deprived of their liberty
87 organisations and practitioners from across the child welfare and family justice systems are uniting in a call to the Ministry of Justice to urgently plug the gaps in legal support available for families where children are deprived of their liberty. The campaign, led by specialist child welfare charity, Family Rights Group, is calling on […]
County Court users face ‘growing delays’ and ‘crumbling buildings’
In response to the Justice Select Committee’s inquiry on the work of the County Court, the Law Society of England and Wales has expressed concern about rising delays and a poorly maintained court estate. The Law Society is also concerned about the: Number of litigants in person in the County Court Crisis in civil legal […]
England’s first ever kinship care strategy launches
Thousands of kinship carers are set to be better supported as the government launches the first ever national kinship care strategy, ‘Championing Kinship Care’. The strategy shines a spotlight on the incredible kinship carers – grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and wider family networks – that provide loving homes to children who cannot live with their […]
Family Mediation Week: Q&A with FMC
In light of Family Mediation Week at the end of January, Today’s Family Lawyer interviewed Caroline Bowden, Family Mediation Council Board Member. The interview aims to highlight the importance of family mediation, its impact on resolving family disputes, and the evolving trends in this field. Q.1 Your Experience: Can you share a brief overview of […]
Book your tickets now – British Family Law Awards 2024
Tickets are now available for the British Family Law Awards which will be hosted at the Bristol Harbour Hotel on 25th January 2024. The British Family Law Awards have been launched by Today’s Media, the publishers of the daily news publication Today’s Family Lawyer, to recognise and celebrate excellence across the vibrant family law community. […]
The changing views on post adoption contact
There is no doubt that the adoption of a child is a life changing event. Whilst it may be tempting to view the child’s new life with their adoptive family as a “fresh start”, it is becoming more widely recognised that there may be benefits to children in maintaining a link with their biological family. […]
