Hannah Porter from The Family Lawyer Company explained how the Covid-19 virus could cause difficulties for separated parents and contact with their children. At times where the Government is advising that people should be practising social distancing, this will be causing many difficulties for separated parents, especially with blended families. Trying to juggle seeing your […]Read More
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported that the number of couples stating adultery as their grounds for divorce has fallen over the past decade. The figures by the ONS are encouraging for family law practitioners as those who make an application under these grounds often have a higher level of animosity and generally […]Read More
In 2018 a review found that certain proceedings had been unintentionally set above costs leading the Government to announce that people who have been paid too much, are now able to apply for a refund. The refund scheme covers specific fees that the Ministry of Justice has identified as being mischarged, either by the wrong fees being charged or incorrectly applied. The […]Read More
The House of Commons Library has published a briefing paper ‘Child protection: Duties to report concerns’. The paper sets out current requirements regarding reporting known or suspected child neglect or abuse, as well as provide information on the whether a mandatory duty to report abuse or neglect should be introduced in England. At present there […]Read More
The Home Office announced on 6 March 2020 that a further £8 million funding would be made available to help vulnerable EU citizens apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). To date there have been more than 3.2 million applications to the EUSS and nearly 2.9 granted status. The deadline for applications is the 20 […]Read More
With the online divorce system now open to all legal professionals, some Resolution members have been experiencing “unacceptable problems” with the service. Juliet Harvey, vice Chair and incoming Chair for Resolution, has been in regular contact with HMCTS regarding the experiences and suggesting improvements. Current issues revolve around the functionality of logins, ability to access and manage cases, […]Read More
The firm Linklaters has announced that it is postponing its first-year insight scheme due to rising concerns regarding the corona virus outbreak. The firm, described by Legal Cheek as demanding but “top quality” in its training experience, has taken the decision to postpone its first of its two spring insight schemes at its London office, […]Read More
Founder of website Money Saving Expert and award-winning journalist Martin Lewis has donated nearly £60,000 in aid of a new helpline that helps litigants in person in the family and civil courts. The helpline, set up by charity Support Through Court, formerly the Personal Support Unit, who support people facing court along so “they have […]Read More
The government has announced further proposals to combat the spread of Covid-19, as its enhanced approach to pandemic preparations continues. Further details on proposed measures that are set to be including in an upcoming Covid-19 Emergency Bill, have been outlined, ahead of an expected move from ‘contain’ to ‘delay’. Matt Hancock, Health Secretary, has outlined […]Read More
A panel of government advisers have stated that a forthcoming government review into care, must include a fundamental inquiry into the child protection system. The Safeguarding Practice Review Panel includes Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker for children, and former Children’s Minister Edward Timpson. A report by the panel analysed local reviews of 538 serious child […]Read More
A woman who has fought for seven years to prove that an abdicated Belgian king is her biological father, has finally had an “grudging admission” from the king’s lawyer. The seven–year legal battle, and decades of rumours, ended after a court-ordered DNA test revealed that Delphine Boёl was in fact correct and was the biological daughter of former Belgian King Albert II. “His Majesty King Albert II has […]Read More
Despite the HMCTS modernisation programme, the standards of family courts are continuing to deteriorate according to a survey by Resolution. The survey, that took place in the first and final quarters of 2019 revealed that members were finding increased delays in processing and hearing of urgent cases. It was also reported that concerns over the accuracy and […]Read More
Five committees within Resolution are looking for new members to join their teams and are welcoming applications from members of all backgrounds. Describing the work as demanding and complex, the roles also promise to be productive, enjoyable and rewarding, with access to expertise, new perspectives and professional networking opportunities. The five committees are: Collaborative Working Party that look to engage and support […]Read More
The Local Government Association has revealed an “unprecedented demand and funding shortages” are putting council children’s social care budgets under increasing pressure. The pressures from the increased demand and funding shortages meant councils have been forced to spend more on children’s social care budgets in order to keep children safe, leading to an overspend of […]Read More
On the 17th February, Resolution, a community of family justice professionals, gave its response to a draft report from the President of the Family Division’s working group on experts in family law. The response included specific points on legal aid and highlighted the “helpful and collaborative” guidance for experts from the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). It was […]Read More
With the online divorce system now open to all legal professionals, some Resolution members have been experiencing “unacceptable problems” with the service. Juliet Harvey, vice Chair and incoming Chair for Resolution, has been in regular contact with HMCTS regarding the experiences and suggesting improvements. Current issues revolve around the functionality of logins, ability to access and manage cases, […]Read More
Following recommendations made by the Children In Need review, the Department for Education (DoE) and MP Vicky Ford, have published new plans which is set to see every school across the country benefit from a dedicated school leader to help vulnerable children attend and achieve at school. A consultation will look to introduce changes to […]Read More
Here at Today’s Family Lawyer we are always looking for ways in which to help legal professionals; from providing industry news, case details and the progress of legislation. We also offer a platform for professionals to publish articles on subjects they are particularly interested in or feel are of industry importance. We are now introducing […]Read More
An online pilot scheme has been launched that will help separating couples by providing affordable advice at crucial points in the separating process. Blending an online guide from Law for Life’s Advicenow website as well as offline advice from a panel of Resolution family lawyers, the ‘Affordable Advice’ will deliver affordable fixed fee, price transparency […]Read More
A “highly unusual claim” is current being heard over the access to a fertility clinic’s private records concerning the storage of a dead person’s “sperm and/or embryos”. Lawyers have applied to court representing the estate of a dead individual, who’s gender cannot be revealed, for permission to see the records held by a UK fertility […]Read More
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