New family law service aims to tackle misunderstandings around neurodiversity
A service launched by TV Edwards Solicitors aims to address the trauma, unfair parental blame and unmet needs neurodivergent parents experience in the family justice system. The London-based firm’s Neurodiversity Aware Family Law service team will be led by Alia Lewis (pictured), an award-winning child protection solicitor and parent of an autistic child with additional […]
Fraud is ‘national security threat’, as romance scams reach record levels
Fraud operates “on an industrial scale” and is a threat to national security, according to the latest Annual Fraud Report from UK Finance. The report reveals romance scams have risen to record levels, up by 23% in the last 12 months and with losses reaching £39.2 million. Romance scams fall under the banner of ‘malicious […]
Future leader, ‘best place to work’ and ESR goals: All the latest firm news
MSB Solicitors’ associate solicitor Michael Boland has been named Future Leader at the British LGBT Awards. The awards are held to recognise the individuals, organisations and businesses that have made a significant contribution to advancing equality, inclusion and support for LGBTQ+ communities across the UK. Boland (pictuted, centre) was presented with the award in recognition […]
Family court ‘indebted’ to journalists for helping trace children following US child abduction case
A judge has said the family court is “indebted” to the press for helping to locate two children reported missing across two continents, in a case which illustrates the importance of open hearings and transparency in the family courts. Deputy High Court Judge H Markham KC took the unusual step of publishing a judgment at […]
Cohabitation reform: Family lawyers react
On Friday, the government published its long-awaited consultation on reforming cohabitation rights, in what it called “the biggest reform to family law in decades” with the aim of “bringing the law into the 21st century”. As well as seeking feedback on proposals to strengthen the laws protecting cohabitants on separation and the provision in cases […]
Firm news: New family partners for Knights, Burgess Mee and Watkins Solicitors
In the latest round of family law appointments, Knights, Burgess Mee and Watkins Solicitors have announced new partners, with family teams across the country sharing news of appointments and promotions. Knights has strengthened its team in Bristol with the appointment of Hannah Livesey (main picture) as partner. A family law expert, Livesey brings more than […]
New law ‘will see domestic abusers more easily evicted and victims able to keep tenancy’
Social landlords will be able to evict domestic abusers under a new law proposed by the government, which also seeks to better protect abuse victims from homelessness. The landmark Social Housing Bill, which returned to Parliament this week for its second reading, would give landlords and courts the ability to evict perpetrators of domestic abuse […]
Sir Andrew McFarlane appointed patron of Family Rights Group
Former president of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has been appointed patron of Family Rights Group (FRG), a charity focused on reform of the child welfare and family justice systems. FRG has spent 50 years campaigning to ensure child welfare system supports children to live safely and thrive within their family. The organisation pioneers […]
Private equity backed law group rebrands following latest acquisition, with ambitions for national footprint
Scottish private equity firm Aliter Capital has completed its third law firm acquisition in two years, in a move which will see the creation of a new legal group with a headcount of 150 and a combined revenue of £23 million. Full-service firm Orwins will be the new brand for Manchester-based BBS Law, acquired by […]
Home secretary launches international coalition to end violence against women and girls
Women and girls will be better protected against violence and abuse thanks to a new international coalition. The International Coalition to End Violence against Women and Girls brings together eight countries that will work together so that women and girls can live free from fear, the home secretary Yvette Cooper (pictured) announced last week. South […]
Family firms share latest successes
Family law firms across the country have been sharing their latest successes, with award wins, milestone anniversaries, promotions and new partners. International Family Law Group managing partner Lucy Loizou (main picture) is celebrating after being named global winner of the prestigious Contribution to Society Award at the CYDIA Awards 2026, and Family Lawyer of the Year […]
EXCLUSIVE: KC calls for better safeguarding after litigant ‘ruins lawyers’ lives’
June Venters KC has has called for lawyers to be “properly safeguarded” after a litigant subjected two professionals to a “total nightmare” via email and TikTok videos. Deputy High Court Judge Aidan Eardley KC recently granted an interim injunction against David Protheroe-Beynon after June Venters KC, representing both claimants pro bono, told the court of […]
Man who ‘terrorised’ lawyers via TikTok issued with injunction
A man who used TikTok videos and emails to harass lawyers in a Family Court case has been issued with an injunction. The videos accused a barrister of “dishonesty and professional misconduct in very bald terms”, Deputy High Court Judge Aidan Eardley KC said in dismissing the attacks and agreeing the interim injunction against David […]
Survey reveals widespread use of unauthorised and open source AI, breaching client confidentiality
A survey has revealed nearly two thirds of fee earners admit to using open source artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, potentially compromising client data and confidentiality. The research by legal software company Access Legal revealed 59% of the 200 UK legal professionals surveyed by Censuswide said they had used unapproved AI applications, like the […]
Judge releases name and picture of child abducted by father mistakenly released from prison
A judge has taken the unusual step of releasing the name and picture of a child, and of the father who abducted him, after the father was mistakenly freed from prison. Judge Hayden said he hoped publicity would help in returning Ifedayo Adeyeye (pictured left) to custody, despite the privacy element of the European Convention […]
Cafcass demand is up 7% over 12 months
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. In its latest published data, Cafcass said it saw service demand increase 4.7% in public law cases and by 8.2% […]
Family law firm claims UK first with 24-hour live legal Q&A
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 “one of the most-followed family law communities on Facebook”, will host the continuous live Q&A simultaneously on Facebook and YouTube […]
US parents with $2,500 child support debt to have passports revoked
American parents who owe “significant child support” will have their passports revoked under new plans to implement an existing but little-used federal law. The US State Department under President Donald Trump says it will use “common sense tools to support American families and strengthen compliance with US laws”. Under the plans, parents with outstanding child […]
AIIC posts record revenues and profits
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 annual revenue increase of 27%, up to £124 million from £97.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of £12.2 million, up from […]
Survey finds strong demand for cohabiting rights, as requests for legal agreements rise 50%
YouGov data commissioned by Forsters reveals strong demand for rights for cohabiting couples and confusion over current legal protections. The data supports the London firm’s own evidence of a 50% increase in cohabitation agreement requests, which it says reflects rising concerns over legal gaps. The YouGov poll of 2,108 UK adults found that almost two […]