Family arbitration use doubles as court delays mount
Family arbitrations in England and Wales have doubled in the last two years, according to figures from the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators. In 2025 there were 178 arbitrations, up from 89 in 2023, with the option becoming more popular as the family court system continues to face significant resource pressures. The surge follows the […]
SRA takes action on PM Law closure
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed it has formally intervened in the closure of PM Law and its subsidiary firms in a statement published yesterday on its website. After calls for clarity from the regulator in the days following the closure of the Sheffield-based firm, a statement confirms the SRA launched an investigation on […]
Litigants in person, AI and the changing dynamics of family proceedings
Litigants in person are increasingly using AI tools, online templates and digital communities when preparing for family court proceedings. McKenzie friend Gergely Fried draws on his practical experience of supporting self-represented parents to explore how these developments are affecting family practice and what they mean for lawyers and the future of access to justice. […]