US parents with $2,500 child support debt to have passports revoked
American parents who owe “significant child support” will have their passports revoked under new plans to implement an existing but little-used federal law. The US State Department under President Donald Trump says it will use “common sense tools to support American families and strengthen compliance with US laws”. Under the plans, parents with outstanding child […]
‘Mental Health Act must work for all’ – Law Society
As Mental Health Awareness Week gets underway, the Law Society of England and Wales is urging the UK government to formally consult with experts and those with lived experience to develop a code of practice for the Mental Health Act 2025. The new act, which became law in December 2025 and will be rolled out over […]
SRA shelves CILEX transfer after four year delay
Controversial plans to transfer the regulation of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) members to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have been shelved. The SRA, in a draft 2026-27 business plan published last week, confirmed that “some activity [it] had anticipated progressing next year will need to be paused” as it seeks to “prioritise work […]
Where the solicitor’s role ends: The value of divorce coaching
During Mental Health Week, Stowe Family Law divorce coach Kate Nestor explains how professional divorce coaching complements the role of the solicitor in family law, freeing up each expert to offer the support couples need. Family lawyers are often the first professionals people turn to when a relationship breaks down. But while clients arrive […]