Westminster-based law firm Williams Sturges has announced the appointment of Graeme Fraser as their new Head of Family. Graeme is known for his work across the family law community, in particular he is an advocate Read More
This latest podcast from Today’s Family Lawyer explores the perennial question on the minds and lips of most businesses… what do clients really want? A report from Law Firm Marketing Club does just that. Read More
Marc Etherington joins the latest Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast to discuss the upcoming changes to the Family Procedure Rules which will further embed non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) in the family justice and courts services. Read More
Consultant style, or ‘Platform’ law firms are growing at a ‘significantly faster’ rate than traditional competitors with Setfords and Taylor Rose MW leading the way amongst Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs). Property law continues to Read More
The Today’s Family Lawyer podcast welcome Dan Warburton on to discuss the topic of leadership. Dan works with law firms leaders and partners to elevate their leadership skills to enable them empower staff to Read More
The number of divorces in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest rate since 1971 according to figures released last week. According to the latest ONS figures a total of 80,057 divorces occurred in 2022: 78,759 opposite sex Read More
The Today’s Family Lawyer podcast welcomes well-known cohabitation reform specialist and campaigner Graeme Fraser on to discuss the next steps for legislative reform. Graeme is a partner and head of the family team at Read More
Recorded shortly after the Supreme Court ruling in the case of Potanin v Potanina [2024] UKSC 3, partner at Hunters Law LLP Richard Kershaw join Today’s Family Lawyer podcast host to discuss the implications of the Read More
Are children at risk from substance misuse, is an all too familiar question facing the family courts. Hair strand testing (HST) is the most common form of testing used to produce evidence for the courts Read More
Family Mediation Week draws to a close with the publication of the government’s response to proposals to mandate mediation. Described by the government as an “ambitious package of reforms that will put conflict resolution, Read More
The government have published its response to the Private Family Law Early Resolution Consultation launched in March 2023. In it, the government have described how families will benefit from “early legal advice, greater use of mediation, Read More
Plans to introduce mandatory mediation for separating couples may be scrapped according to reports this week. In March 2023 it was announced that couples may face mandatory mediation to avert court proceedings in order to ease Read More
Lucas & Wyllys Solicitors has announced the opening of a new branch in Norwich, complementing its existing Gorleston and Great Yarmouth presence. The firm, which has been in existence for 190 years, specialises in conveyancing, family Read More
The Today’s Family Lawyer podcast delivers regular insight into goings on across the family law community through interviews and discussions with those who are actively engaged in it. Since launching in 2022 it has now Read More
Wishing all of our Today’s Family Lawyer readers, subscribers and contributors a wonderful 2024. We look forward to continuing to bring you the very latest news, views, insights, and best practice from across the profession Read More
Thank you to all our Today’s Family Lawyer readers, subscribers and contributors for your support in 2023. It has been another busy year in the family law world with too many stories to mention. We Read More
A fast-growing Northern full service law firm is to invest £1m in relocating to new offices as it plans to create a “state-of-the-art environment” for its lawyers. Burnetts Solicitors LLP, which has offices in Newcastle, Read More
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has asked for views on its proposed business plan and budget for the 2024/25 year to ensure it remains focused on “delivering a legal services market that better meets society’s Read More
An Australian practice management system has formally launched in the UK at this year’s Legalex Conference. Smokeball is a cloud practice management platform first launched in Australia in 2008 and since then has expanded in Read More
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The British Family Law Awards
British Family Law Awards 2024 shortlist revealed and tickets released
The shortlist for the very first British Family Law Awards has been exclusively revealed this morning with firms up and down the country recognised for the excellence in service, expertise and skill. Tickets are now Read More
- The ‘Pathfinder’ Court for children – a hindrance or opportunity?
- Divorce in decline – marital bliss or a harsher reality?
- Coercive and Controlling Behaviour – Where Are We?
- Ofsted report of Court advisory ‘outstanding’
- Bridging Communication Gaps: The Crucial Role of Intermediaries in Family Court Proceedings
- Ellisons Solicitors offers employers tips on upcoming law on parental and carers leave
- Column: Cohabitation Laws in Practice
- Over 3,000 participants confirm growing success of Family Mediation Week initiative
- First things first – getting the basics right
