‘Divorce day is a myth’ – family lawyers weigh in on annual ‘event’

A woman in the foreground taking a wedding ring from her finger, with a man in the background looking annoyed

The first working Monday of the year has been dubbed ‘divorce day’, due to a supposed influx of couples seeking legal help to end their marriages. But much like the thoroughly debunked Blue Monday, which continues to receive mainstream coverage two decades after a PR company came up with the concept to sell holidays, family […]

Government pledges to reverse decline in foster carer numbers

A mixed race family with two young children and two dads laughing in the kitchen

Vulnerable children in the care system in England will be provided with more stable and loving homes under government plans to radically accelerate foster carer recruitment.  The government says it has committed to tackling the growing shortage of foster carers across England, and confirmed that “a comprehensive package of reforms” will be introduced early this […]