Family judge follows Re J in ‘concerning’ dispute after unrelated same-sex parent named on birth certificate
A family court judge has concluded that a same-sex parent named on a child’s birth certificate, but who hasn’t taken other steps towards legal parentage, cannot apply for a child arrangement order because she doesn’t have legal parental responsibility. The judgment on a preliminary issue in Re X (female partner non-acquisition of parental responsibility) was […]
Stalking charges reach ‘record high’ according to CPS figures
Prosecutors’ “hard work and determination” is reflected in new figures showing stalking charges have reached a record high, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. New data released by the CPS reveals there were 8,561 charges for stalking offences between April 2025 and March 2026, but the organisation says the rise is likely to reflect […]
New acquisitions for growing legal services groups
Two fast-growing legal services groups have shared details of their latest acquisitions. Orwins and Lawfront have each acquired two firms, with the groups eyeing revenue of £50 million and £175 million respectively. Yorkshire law firm Milners and London’s Roe Lawyers have been added to the Orwins stable, which specialises in legal services for business and […]