Nuptials bouncing back indicate institution of marriage isn’t dead -but cohabitation rises for opposite-sex couples as civil partnerships start to lead in wedding industry
Post pandemic marriage statistics show that nuptials are once again on the rise, despite an increase in cohabiting couples and those who decide to tie the knot are reported to be in the highest age bracket recorded. The Office for National Statistics(ONS) released figures today that analysed data on marriage and co-habitation from 2021-2022 which […]
Employment Judge Iman shares how she plans to celebrate Eid-al–Adha
An Employment Judge has spoken about how she will celebrate Eid-al-Adha, and her full interview can be read on HM Courts and Tribunals where she reveals how the depth of tradition has been blended with modern day influences. She is also the Diversity and Inclusion Lead for the London East Employment Tribunal alongside her work […]
‘Disappointment’ as Labour manifesto omits solid plan for cohabitation reform despite Thornberry pledge
A London law firm has expressed their ‘disappointment’ after the Labour manifesto was announced yesterday, with an apparent U-turn on Emily Thornberry’s commitment to cohabitation reform. Industry professionals have noted that the manifesto contained no solid mention of the rights of cohabiting couples, despite Shadow Attorney General Emily Thornberry announcing her enthusiasm for reform at […]
Law society comments on ‘lack of accountability for the killing of lawyers in the Philippines’ after young female prosecutor shot to death
Accountability has been called into question as 61 lawyers have met an untimely death since the premiership of President Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines after the killing of Prosecutor Eleanor “Ning” Dela Peña on the afternoon of June 10. The Law Society has expressed grave concern about the ‘culture of impunity’ after data revealed that […]
Resolution welcomes family justice manifesto commitments
Resolution is encouraged by the Liberal Democrats and Labour pledging to extend legal rights to cohabiting couples, as well as the Conservatives’ pledge to expand the Pathfinder Courts pilot in family court proceedings. Grant Cameron, Chair of Resolution’s National Committee said that it is “vital that the family justice system meets the need of today’s […]
Women’s Aid re-launches National Quality Standards (NQS)
First developed in 2015, the Women’s Aid National Quality Standards have this year undergone a significant review and been revised accordingly, reflecting new legislation, guidance and research, enabling their member services to continue in their work in supporting survivors to live a life free of domestic abuse. The Women’s Aid NQS is the only accreditation […]
Wellbeing week: 24th – 30th June 2024
The Department of Health & Social Care define wellbeing as “feeling good and functioning well and comprises an individual’s experience of their life, and a comparison of life circumstances with social norms and values”. I’ve always said that the moment a family lawyer has something happening in their personal life, their day-to-day role becomes even […]
What is ‘Resolution Together?’
Lisa Payne is an Associate at Wilsons Solicitors and joins the latest Today’s Family Lawyer podcast to discuss ‘Resolution Together.’ Also know as one lawyer, two clients, Wilsons have introduced the service in their firm with Lisa taking a leading role in championing it amongst the team and clients. In this podcast Lisa discusses the […]
