The Law Society of England and Wales is calling for a public consultation on the use of artificial intelligence in the courts and tribunals service. In its response the Civil Justice Council’s (CJC) consultation on
A landmark Court of Appeal ruling has delivered judicial clarity on domicile of choice, domicile of origin and forum disputes in international matrimonial proceedings. The judgment in Ferrara v Ferrara, in which UK law firm
The government’s efforts to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) could be affected by the resignations of two of its most vocal advocates in protest at Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership of the Labour party.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has proposed a £50 increase in individual practising fees, taking the annual fee to £240. Compensation fund contributions are expected to be set at £120 for an individual solicitor and
The High Court has ordered the summary return of two girls to their home in Zimbabwe, following their removal to England by their mother in April 2025. National law firm Mills & Reeve represented the
Demand for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Services (Cafcass) grew by 7.2% over the course of 2026, with 3,982 more cases being dealt with year-on-year from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2025.
An Oxford-based family law firm is claiming a ‘UK first’ as it gears up to host a live, 24-hour question and answer session across its social media platforms. Family First Solicitors, which says it is
A Standard Orders update has been delivered by Mr Justice Peel this week, actioning the work of the Standard Orders Group which continues to monitor legal and procedural development in family law and ensure the
Demelza Wrigley is an experienced family lawyer specialising in advising on all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce, financial aspects of marital breakdown, arrangements for children, pre- and post-nuptial agreements as well as cohabitation agreements.
As Mental Health Awareness Week gets underway, the Law Society of England and Wales is urging the UK government to formally consult with experts and those with lived experience to develop a code of practice
The King has approved the appointment of Lord Justice Snowden as a Justice of the Supreme Court, while the Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of seven new members of the Civil Justice Council (CJC).
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, is encouraging legal professionals to take simple practical actions to support their own and others’ wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from the 11th
The Law Society of England and Wales has criticised the Legal Aid Agency for the lack of compensation for firms affected by last year’s cyber attack, despite the “devastating” impact it had on many legal
The Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast welcomes two expert guests on to discuss a new book focused on children’s right to identity within international family law, using Article 8 of the United Nations Convention on the
The parent company of legal brands Taylor Rose, FDR Law and Kingsley Wood has reported record profits of nearly £10 million; a 118% increase on the previous financial year. AIIC Group’s latest results report an
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is encouraging solicitors, barristers and Fellows of CILEX in England and Wales to apply for 128 Recorder roles, with vacancies across all jurisdictions. Recorders deal with cases within a mid-range
Zoe is highly experienced in all aspects of divorce and separation, financial remedy, disputes in relation to children and protection from domestic abuse including coercive control. She acts for individuals who are married, in civil
A £2 million dispute over family property will be decided by the High Court if the parties cannot reach a settlement, after a judge refused a mother’s application to freeze the assets of her son
New Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) chief executive Sarah Rapson says the organisation needs to “regain the trust of solicitors, law firms and the wider public”. In a statement published on the SRA website, Rapson said
Ross Coates Solicitors in Ipswich is the latest law firm subjected to an intervention by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, following regulatory action this week. No details for the closure have been provided by the SRA
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, is hosting a free webinar exploring how to handle difficult conversations with colleagues, managers, teams and clients. Held on 14th May as part of Mental Health
Shane Miller is a partner in the Family team at Knights. She specialises in complex financial disputes, matters involving children, farming divorce, wealth protection, and pre/post-nuptial agreements. Shane represents clients and has a particular expertise
“Outdated” solicitors costs and options for reform are to be examined by the Civil Justice Council (CJC). Announcing the launch of the consultation, the CJC acknowledged comments made by Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the
Homelessness as a result of cohabiting relationships breaking down is on the rise, according to a review of local authority applications where ‘relationship breakdown’ was recorded as a primary cause. The latest statistics published by
Shortcomings in the continuing competence training regime have prompted the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to undertake a consultation into the future of ensuring solicitors complete regular and relevant training. SRA-regulated solicitors are required to maintain
Efforts to introduce assisted dying in England and Wales have run out of time after the bill stalled in the House of Lords – with supporters accusing peers of holding up the legislation. Speaking at
The government is “running out of time” to reform cohabitation laws, family law professionals have warned, following the publication of the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates of families and household types in the
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed it is investigating a “sophisticated suspected fraud” at PM Law, following its intervention in February. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the regulator said it now believes the
A landmark legal case representing dozens of mothers from Kenya is helping to identify British fathers for the first time, paving the way for recognition of identity, inheritance, financial rights and, in many cases, potential
The Legal Services Board (LSB) is responding to a “rapidly evolving” legal sector and plans to change its approach to oversight regulation to focus efforts on “where they are most needed”, according to its business
In this latest Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast, founders Natasha Grande and Neil Graham explain how newly launched G&G Law came about and what their motivations were behind leaving their secure and successful positions, and striking
Samara Iqbal is the director of Aramas Family Law, where she provides comprehensive legal support to expatriate families across the UK and Middle East. She specialises in prenuptial agreements, child custody arrangements, asset division, and
A new report which aims to shine a light on the global under-reporting of violence against women and girls claims news media has a “blind spot” when it comes to coverage of the issue and
The Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) has responded to the growing use of artificial intelligence in technology by launching a new policy document on environmental, social and governance (ESG), setting out a framework to support
Following confirmation the issuing, management and transfer of cryptoassets are to be regulated, of the Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation on its interpretation of cryptoasset activities ahead of the publication of policy statements
A new practice note aimed at providing guidance on how firms can ensure they are compliant with the recent Mazur decision has been published by the Law Society of England and Wales. The practice note