Family court suspends contact between father and child to allow mother to recover from complex-PTSD
A family court judge has agreed to the “exceptional course” of suspending all contact between a father and his child for three years to allow the mother time to recover from complex-post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). The Honourable Mr Justice Garrido handed down his judgment on Re. CX (No. 2) (Domestic abuse: No contact) remotely […]
Solicitor suspended for 16-year failure to act in interest of client under Court of Protection order
A solicitor who acted as a receiver in relation to the property and financial affairs of a client under a Court of Protection order has been suspended for six months by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal after admitting failing to protect the interests of her client for 16 years. Elizabeth Forrest admitted three allegations of misconduct […]
Wife who destroyed signed prenup gets £4m, while husband retains £23m
A deputy High Court judge has handed down a judgment enforcing the terms of a pre-nuptial agreement in a case where the wife removed the signed copy of the agreement from the husband’s study and denied its existence. His Honour Judge Edward Hess delivered the judgment in IC v AD [2026] EWFC 224 following a […]
Rape Crisis England & Wales awarded £8.7m to support survivors and victims of sexual violence
The Ministry of Justice has awarded £8.7 million to Rape Crisis England & Wales to fund its free 24-hour Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line, which offers confidential emotional and listening support to all victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse aged 16 and over. Since its launch in 2022, the service has supported […]
Megan Lee-Devlin appointed chief executive of HMCTS
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has appointed Megan Lee-Devlin as its new chief executive officer, responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales. As director general for justice services and transformation at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Lee-Devlin led the digital transformation of services across the justice system, […]
Former Law Society president calls for more support for ‘solicitors from all backgrounds’
A former Law Society president has called for greater attention to the pressures affecting solicitors from different backgrounds, as it was revealed a disproportionate number of Black solicitors are seeking support from The Solicitors Charity. Dr I. Stephanie Boyce CBE (pictured), president of the Law Society of England and Wales from March 2021 until October […]
Profile: Jenniffer Brunt, head of family law at Slater & Gordon
Jenniffer Brunt is head of family law at Slater & Gordon. She has more than 21 years’ experience in family law, specialising in divorce and complex financial remedy cases, including those involving businesses, pensions and significant property portfolios. She is particularly passionate about helping clients navigate some of life’s most difficult and emotionally challenging moments […]