Non Court Dispute Resolution
The Family Procedure (Amendment No 2) Rules 2023 (SI 2023/1324) will come into force in part on 8th April 2024 and partly on 29th April 2024. This story puts the focus on Non Court Dispute Resolution (NCDRs). The definition of NCDR at Family Procedure Rules (FPR) 2.3(1)(b) has been widened to mean ‘methods of resolving […]
Divorce rate plummets
Divorces in England and Wales: 2022 – plummeting numbers of divorces granted are the lowest for 50 years! The Office for National Statistics have released their annual divorce and civil partnership dissolution numbers and rates, partnership type, to whom granted and duration of marriage. It appears the profession aren’t too surprised with the declining numbers […]
Notice of Change – removing a solicitor
Karen Dovaston provided the update below regarding Notice of Change to her followers on LinkedIn, and has kindly allowed Today’s Family Lawyer to share it as a news story. You can read Karen’s original LinkedIn post here. “This is one for the PUBLIC LAW PRACITIONERS so please share: Following the meeting in January, please see […]
London calling – at least for now: Part III claims and ‘divorce tourism’
Over the last decade or so London has established itself as the ‘divorce capital’ of the world. A few key words on an internet search returns numerous examples of international couples embroiled in protracted litigation here. There can be no doubt that this has in part been because this jurisdiction is seen as giving more […]
Baby loss certificates introduced in England
Bereaved parents who have lost a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy in England can now receive a certificate in recognition of their loss. Ministers have stated that they have listened to bereaved parents who have gone through the painful experience of miscarriage. Pregnancy loss or miscarriage before 24 weeks is the most common complication […]
Health Secretary could back decriminalisation of abortion, says The Telegraph
The Health Secretary, Victoria Atkins says her “record speaks for itself” as MPs begin preparations for the first major vote in over 30 years which would change the law by backing the decriminalisation of abortion. Victoria Atkins, Health Secretary was speaking in an interview with The Telegraph. On discussing her voting record to date, you […]
The evolving trends in international divorce
The evolving trends in international divorce – A shift away from London as the “Divorce capital of the world”? London has long been recognised as the “divorce capital of the world”, due to its equitable and fair treatment in financial remedy applications following divorce. This reputation has attracted individuals, colloquially known as “divorce tourists”, seeking […]
Law Society responds to the LSB’s NDA report
You will have already seen that earlier today we covered the LSB’s publication regarding NDAs. Evidence NDAs used to cover up illegal conduct, promote imbalances of power and restrict access to justice published by the Legal Services Board. The Legal Services Board has published this morning a summary report of evidence on the use and […]
What’s next for cohabitation reform?
The Today’s Family Lawyer podcast welcomes well-known cohabitation reform specialist and campaigner Graeme Fraser on to discuss the next steps for legislative reform. Graeme is a partner and head of the family team at BBS Law and Chair the Resolution Cohabitation committee. He decries the lack of legislation in this important, and growing area of […]
