Family lawyers welcome wedding reforms, ‘but government must strengthen safeguards’
Following the close of the government consultation on wedding reform yesterday (Thursday), family lawyers have shared their views on the proposed shift in marriage laws. The proposal aims to simplify the marriage process, as well as making it more affordable and more meaningful by giving couples greater choice over their ceremonies. New rules would widen […]
Research to reveal what the future holds for the Welsh legal sector
A major research project examining the challenges, ambitions and priorities of Welsh law firms will give the sector its first opportunity to see the findings when the Welsh Legal Sector Transformation Report 2026 is unveiled in Cardiff next month. Legal News Wales and independent legal software provider Osprey Approach gathered the views of more than […]
Firm’s campaign aims to help clients make informed choices about divorce
A marketing campaign by national firm Slater & Gordon aims to raise awareness of the options available in divorce and help couples make informed choices. The campaign – Taking the First Steps – has been developed following research by the firm, which revealed that couples who wanted to divorce usually delayed the decision at the expense of […]
Barrister’s ‘VAT on school fees’ warning for separation orders
A family barrister has urged solicitors not to wait for the outcome of an appeal against VAT on private school fees, and warns some parents may be “unfairly absorbing” the fees. Suzanne Syme, a specialist in financial remedy cases and private family law at Harcourt Chambers, was junior counsel in the Court of Appeal case […]