The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced that they will not be imposing an overall cap on claims against the compensation fund as a result of the Axiom Ince intervention. Furthermore, the SRA has provided Read More
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has set out a range of recommendations to modernise the UK’s 33-year-old fertility law. The proposals made by the UK-wide regulator of fertility treatment and embryo research Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have shared a report outlining both the opportunities and risks associated with and presented by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This report forms part of the SRA’s Risk Read More
The Law Society of England and Wales has published guidance to support disabled students through their studies and in the workplace. The published guidance was released on the first day of Disability History Month, which Read More
On Friday 17th November, the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Alex Chalk KC MP delivered a speech at at the Civil Justice Council’s 12th National Forum.Can I thank Sir Geoffrey Read More
Following the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) unveiling its vision for the future of the civil and family courts and tribunals system, the Law Society of England and Wales have shared their comments, highlighting the need Read More
On Thursday 16th November 2023 the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) published the details of the first fixed penalties it has issued since introducing the new fixed financial penalty regime. The £750 fines that have been published today Read More
Sir Andrew Macfarlane, President of the Family Division has written a letter regarding the Revised National Listing Protocol for applications that seek Deprivation of Liberty Orders (DOL) relating to children under the inherent jurisdiction. Letter Read More
K J Smith have opened their new office in Summertown, Oxford. This expansion of an Oxford office, brings the total number of K J smith offices across the area to 12. Kerry Smith opened the company’Read More
Following the government’s response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report, The Family Court and domestic abuse: achieving cultural change, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes the child-centric focus in the Family Court, but states Read More
On 14th October 2023, the Annual Conference for the Family Law Bar Association (FLBA) took place in Bristol. The conference was in a hybrid format, with the sessions being live streamed, enabling more people to attend Read More
Hasan Hadi, Founder of southgate solicitors has announced the promotion of Chloë Rodway from Solicitor to Associate Solicitor in recent weeks. Chloë has also become a mediator enabling her to assist couples reach an out Read More
The Family Justice Council Working Group, Death by Suicide within Family Proceedings: At Risk of Suicide: Information for professionals working within the court system. The Family Justice Council Working Group, Death by Suicide within Family Read More
Family Court Reminder by HMCTS Reminder: Since Monday 6 November, our Court and Tribunal Service Centre are answering phone calls and webchat enquiries relating to divorce applications between 10am to 6pm. Please remember that you can Read More
Bell Lamb & Joynson have won Law Firm of the Year in the under £6 million turnover category at the 2023 LawNet Awards ceremony held at the Celtic Manor. This award recognises Bell Lamb & Joynson’s Read More
New report states that the Government is ignoring millions of children caught up in divorce and separation and that the Government could make savings if system is reformed. Children’s rights are being ignored by Read More
Last week the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary reminded everyone of the Guidance on the Grant of Rights of Audience by the Business and Property Court. They noted that on a number of recent occasions the Read More
The Family Justice Young People Board (FJYPB) have worked with Cafcass to create jargon free language to be used when speaking to (or writing about) children and young people. The Word Busting document encourages the Read More
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) have provided the details of what the courts and tribunals opening times are going to be over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Courts and tribunals will temporarily Read More
The anticipation and excitement for the first British Family Law Awards 2024 have reached new heights with entries now closed and the announcement of the esteemed independent panel of judges. This year’s panel comprises of Read More
- Q&A with Mani Singh Basi following his new book
- Top tips for recruiting the right family lawyer
- The benefits of collaboration in family law matters
- What’s new in the world of modern family law and fertility?
- Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas: a case study on the power of mediation
- Supporting clients with ADHD
- National Fertility Awareness Week | In the Club?
- The global rise of AI: opportunities and challenges
- The Body – are you in breach of contract?
