Family lawyers welcome Private Family Law Early Resolution Consultation response
Family Mediation Week draws to a close with the publication of the government’s response to proposals to mandate mediation. Described by the government as an “ambitious package of reforms that will put conflict resolution, and children’s welfare, first at every stage of a separation” measures have been welcomed by practitioners. “Supporting earlier resolution of private […]
“Legal advice pilot” part of early dispute resolution consultation response
The government have published its response to the Private Family Law Early Resolution Consultation launched in March 2023. In it, the government have described how families will benefit from “early legal advice, greater use of mediation, and the continued rollout of an innovative pilot which better supports domestic abuse victims and children.” The much anticipated […]
