Following the SRA’s recent announcement that it is back on the case with pricing transparency Today’s Family Lawyer caught up with pricing expert Nigel Haddon to talk about the do’s and don’Read More
Her Majesty’s Court and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) have released some guidance for practitioners with regards to completing and filing paper-based divorces. HHJ Roberts, the National Lead on Divorce, has asked that when dealing with Read More
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, staffing issues and a growing number of open active cases, Cafcass have made the hard decision to allocate only the highest priority cases in South Yorkshire and the Humber. The Read More
New technology has now been implemented in every Crown Court in England and Wales to reduce the trauma vulnerable victims and witnesses experience as a result of going to court. The technology enables children or Read More
Family Solutions Group published their report “What about me? Reframing Support for Families following Parental Separation” outlining ways in which the current situation could be altered to achieve better outcomes for all of those involved. Read More
A national family justice body has today urged the government to improve access to early legal advice for divorcing couples, as a new poll reveals the shocking impact of divorce. The Resolution-commissioned YouGov survey of Read More
On 30 November 2020 family law practitioners across the UK will support ‘Good Divorce Week’. Good Divorce Week aims to highlight the importance of reducing conflict upon separation, of taking early advice so that options are better Read More
A new report by the Legal Services Board (LSB) gives an in-depth review of the legal services sector following ten years of independent regulation. The State of Legal Services 2020 report is informed by data, evidence Read More
Today’s Family Lawyer talk to Nigel Shepherd, twice former chair of Resolution, consultant and financial arbitrator at national law firm Mills & Reeve and now an adviser in the family law litigation funding sector Read More
Today’s Family Lawyer is delighted to welcome on board 3 new businesses who have chosen to partner with the publication and showcase their products and services to the readership. Bath Publishing, the most recent organisation Read More
The gov.uk website has released guidance to family law practitioners about how to deal with family disputes involving the EU following the end of the UK’s transition period out of the European Union. Read More
The England and Wales Court of Appeal (EWCA), has overturned a financial remedy arbitration award, as a result of the ex-husband protesting it was unfair. In October 2019, Russell and Kelly Haley went to arbitration. This Read More
There have been lots of positive things happening across the sector this week, so we wanted to share these good vibes with you as part of our ‘Feel Good Friday’ news items. Here is a Read More
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme until March 2021. This news comes on the back of England beginning it’s four week lockdown today (Thursday 5 November). The BBC website said: “The move follows several Read More
The government has issued guidance on how to use online divorce services on MyHMCTS. These guides described the steps you need to use online services for divorce on MyHMCTS: Submitting a case Requesting a personal Read More
Courts and tribunals will remain open and continue to run throughout the planned four week national lockdown, HMCTS has confirmed. Officials will continue to follow and implement public health advice to reduce risk, and keep Read More
Research has revealed that many parents are appearing remotely in family courts, alone and sometimes without the technology required to enable them to take part in proceedings. This is problematic as the proceedings often result Read More
As the coronavirus pandemic takes centre stage, the Brexit transition is still rumbling on behind the scenes. But with the deadline nearing, it is worth taking into account what the changes can mean to businesses Read More
North West law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, warn that court delays could be affecting child welfare in the North West, and are calling for changes to be made to court proceedings to reduce the negative Read More
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) application to make significant changes to how people qualify as solicitors in England and Wales. The changes include the introduction of a Read More