Martin is a Senior Content Writer for Today’s Conveyancer, Today’s Wills and Probate, Today’s Legal Cyber Risk and Today’s Family Lawyer.

Martin previously worked as a Secondary English Teacher and Head of Communications.

After recently returning to the North West from Guernsey in the Channel Islands, Martin has left teaching to start a career in writing and pursue his lifelong passion with the written word.

Family Law Departments And Remote Working

Is your law firm prepared for remote working? Bars, restaurants, clubs, gyms and social spaces have been asked to close by the government with all employees advised to work from home wherever possible. With over

Amanda Hamilton Discusses Evolving Role Of Modern Paralegals

Once viewed as the assistant to a solicitor with a main aim of aiding them in the development of a case, the role of a paralegal is now unrecognisable. Gone are the days when a

Happy Valentine’s Day – The Romance Scammers Are Lurking!

Despite the law aiming to protect the vulnerable from becoming victims of fraud, myriad loopholes still allow criminal elements to prey and exploit those unable to protect themselves and those looking to satisfy one of

Winners Announced For Modern Law Awards 2020

Impressionist Jon Culshaw welcomed and entertained the swathes of legal professionals in Manchester last night as the Modern Law Awards took centre stage. The evening delivered an abundance of talent in the sector and highlighted

Two thirds (64%) of UK adults have faced a legal issues over the past four years with over half (53%) of issues considered contentious. According to a joint report commissioned by The Law Society and

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has launched a call for evidence to examine how regulators should ensure the law firms and the legal service providers they regulate remain competent and up to date with changes

Legal professionals are increasingly turning to support frameworks because of the stresses in their work lives. The number of legal professionals asking LawCare for help and advice in 2019 increased by 8%. In total, the

Marilyn Stowe: Growing A Successful Law Firm

Marilyn Stowe remains one of the UK’s most famous family lawyers and legal entrepreneurs. Known for her formidable legal style when helping divorce clients, Stowe went on to become one of the UK’s authorities in

Family Mediation Week Launched

Family Mediation Week will highlight the importance of mediation in family matters and will run between January 20th and 24th. The campaign, launched by The Family Mediators Association (FMA), will raise awareness of mediation and

High Court Determines Habitual Residency Tug Of War

The High Court has ruled on a case involving an incapacitated man (QD) a habitual resident in Spain who was brought back to England by his adult children (TD and BS) against the wishes of

Resolution Commend Government's Divorce Bill Reintroduction

Family law organisation, Resolution, has ‘commended’ Government after it reinstated and reintroduced the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill into Parliament earlier this week. Nigel Shepherd, Long-time campaigner and former Chair of Resolution, said: “We welcome

Government Reintroduce Divorce Bill

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill has been reintroduced by the Government from today (7th January 2020). The Bill, which will stop ‘blame game’ divorces in the future, was shelved following the proroguing of parliament

Opposite-Sex Couples Celebrate New Year Civil Partnerships

Thousands of opposite-sex couples have been able to enter into a civil partnership since the start of the new decade. At the start of December, the Government’s new regulations came into force allowing opposite-sex couples

Proposals To Cut PII Dropped By SRA

The news that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) decided to abandon proposal plans to lower the levels of professional Indemnity cover (PII) was welcomed by the Law Society. Back in March 2018, the SRA proposed

Law Society Predict Significant Family Law Changes By 2027

The Law Society are urging the legal sector to embrace modernity by adapting to a more ‘deregulated environment, stronger commercial pressures and increasing adoption of technology.’ Employment in the legal sector is predicted to fall

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As the current court reform initiatives come under increasing criticism from a variety of parliamentary committees, the Labour Party has announced the reforms to the justice system in what it claims will “rebuild our public

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In the opening six months of 2019, law firms reported that £731,250 worth of client money was lost to cyber crime, prompting the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to deem cyber crime to be one of

LSB Urge Family Law Specialists To Embrace Blockchain

The Legal Services Board (LSB) is encouraging more legal services regulators to promote the uptake of Blockchain technology by regulated firms. Research conducted by the LSB has found that only 2% of legal service providers

Victims' Opinions Considered After Government Scheme Widens

Victims of 14 additional crimes, including family law issues, will now have the opportunity to ask for more severe punishments for their perpetrators’ crimes after the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme was widened earlier this week.

Robert Sanderson Joins The Practical Vision Network As Managing Director

The Practical Vision Network is proud to announce the appointment of Robert Sanderson, as Managing Director of the Group. The acquisition of Robert undoubtedly strengthens the senior leadership team and highlights the exciting journey the

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