Family Court decisions published in the weeks commencing 29th October to the 11th November. If you’d like to share commentary on any of the cases shared here, email press@todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk. X (Inherent Jurisdiction: Vulnerable Adult),
The Solicitors’ Charity is celebrating its history with a timeline of how it has changed over the last 168 years. Founded in 1858, as the Solicitors’ Benevolent Association, the charity supported solicitors and their families
Sir Colin Birss has been sworn in as Master of the Rolls, and head of Civil Justice at a Royal Courts of Justice ceremony. Birss was called to the Bar in 1990 and took Silk
Simpler access to Child Trust Funds to be allowed under new legislation revealed by the government, replacing complex Court of Protection process. The reforms are expected to allow parents and carers to go directly to
Northern law firm Harrison Drury has appointed Chris Longbottom as partner and head of family law. Chris Longbottom joins from Clarke Willmott, where he spent nine years as partner and national family team manager. A
The chief executive of the Family Rights Group has confirmed she is standing down from her role after 22 years in the post. Baroness Cathy Ashley, who is set to enter the House of Lords
Redcar firm, Cygnet Law, has launched a dedicated neurodiversity aware service, following specialist training, aiming to increase support available to neurodivergent clients and their families. In collaboration with local charity Daisy Chain, who support autistic
Family Court decisions published in the weeks commencing 13th October to the 29th October. If you’d like to share commentary on any of the cases shared here, email press@todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk. QR v ST [2026] EWFC
New Office of National Statistic figures found in 2025, 5,505 divorces took place in the seventh year of marriage, more than in any other single year. The statistics, analysed by Stephen Rimmer solicitors, found over
Manchester and Cheshire-based Maguire Family Law has announced two promotions and a duo of solicitor appointments expanding Manchester city centre team. Jennifer Hudec has been promoted to partner, having joined the firm as a senior
Family law firm Burgess Mee has launched a collaboration with an experienced psychotherapist to offer clients integrated trauma-informed legal and therapeutic support. Fiona Forsyth, a former family solicitor herself, is working with Burgess Mee to
Attwells Solicitors has used a successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop a new client client portal, appointing the architect as a new permanent associate. KTPs are offered via a UK-wide programme connecting businesses with
Legal aid must include family members and friends who step in to care for children when their parents cannot, the Law Society of England and Wales has said. Welcoming the Law Commission’s review of kinship
A new preventative approach to coercive control initiative has secured funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The Family Law Company’s Green Flag Project
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown more than 1 in 4 divorces across England and Wales now end a marriage that has lasted 20 years or more. The analysis by
Major research project, Welsh Legal Sector Transformation Report 2026, examining the challenges, ambitions and priorities of Welsh law firms has released their findings. Legal News Wales and independent legal software provider Osprey Approach gathered the
Family Court decisions published in the weeks commencing 29 September to the 12th October. If you’d like to share commentary on any of the cases shared here, email press@todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk. D & Anor v K
The Law Society has announced a collaboration with LawCare, The Solicitors’ Charity and the Mindful Business Charter as part of efforts to improve mental health and wellbeing across the profession. It is hoped, said the
Younger generations are significantly more likely than older adults to value workplace flexibility during a separation or divorce, new research suggests. A survey by Ellisons Solicitors of 349 adults across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, found
With Black History Moth well underway, the Law Society of England and Wales says it recognises the contributions of Black solicitors whose work supports and sustains Black communities across the UK. The initiative provides an
Knights has strengthened its family law offering in Cheltenham with the appointment of Helen Benussi as partner. Before qualifying as a lawyer in 2014, she worked as a tax accountant for 15 years. She subsequently
The social media ban for under 16’s could strengthen the position of parents seeking tighter controls on children’s social media use suggested a family lawyer after confirmation the new restrictions are expected to come into
Increases in the number private family law cases in the courts has led to calls from family law professionals for the judiciary to more proactively point families in the direction of non-court dispute resolution (NCDR)
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) have published an update to its AI action plan for justice focusing on strengthening their foundations ,embedding AI across the justice system and investing in people and partners. The updated
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
Family Court decisions published in the week commencing 13 September. If you’d like to share commentary on any of the cases shared here, email press@todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk. E (A Child) (Special Guardianship Order: Public Law Proceedings)
The Law Society has awarded 16 scholarships as part of its Diversity Access Scheme (DAS). Open to aspiring solicitors seeking to complete the legal practice course (LPE) or the solicitors qualifying exam (SQE), the scheme
The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary has made amendments to the Disclosure of Information between Family and Criminal Agencies and Jurisdictions: 2024 Protocol A review of the 2024 protocol concluded that it was sound, following some
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Lord Briggs of Westbourne as the next president of the Supreme Court. The King made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord
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
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.
The Ministry of Justice is inviting nominations for the award of King’s Counsel Honoris Causa. The nomination window is open now and will close on 18th September. To be eligible for the award, the individual
Following the flurry of high-profile cabinet appointments made by Andy Burnham, Sarah Sackman’s re-appointment as minister received more muted attention. The MP for Finchley and Golders Green remains in post as a minister of state
Unmarried couples are uncertain about their legal rights if they separate, according to research commissioned by law firm Ellisons. Almost a quarter of those questioned (23%) admitted they were unsure where unmarried couples stand legally