Shocking statistics recently released by The Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that an estimated 1.4 million women in the UK experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2023. This is despite the numerous attempts of Read More
Now the dust is settling after the government’s announcement that it won’t bring in changes to force separating couples to mediate, consideration is being given on what that means going forward. To effectively Read More
It’s clear the legal landscape of family courts is changing as we move deeper into 2024. At the beginning of January, the BBC reported that the pilot scheme to allow journalists and legal bloggers to Read More
The Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Potanina v Potanin, handed down on 31 January 2024, centred on the right of a respondent to an application under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings 1984, 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
In respect of financial remedies cases, Section 25(2)(g) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 specifies that a parties’ conduct, that is not inequitable to disregard, is one of the relevant considerations for the courts when exercising Read More
Supreme Court Judgment on Potanina v Potanin: what does it mean for Part III applications? The Supreme Court has recently issued its long-awaited judgment in the case of Potanina v Potanin ([2024] UKSC 3), which deals with Read More
Data from the ONS highlights the proportion of people who live in a cohabiting couple has increased from 20.6% in 2011 to 24.3% in 2021 (the most recent census). This is an increase across all age groups aged under 85 Read More
The Office for National Statistics recently revealed data on the changing status of relationships in England and Wales, with marriage rates of people aged 16+ dropping below 50% (to 49.4%) since comparable records began. Same-sex marriages have increased, Read More
How A Retreat Can Empower Your Clients Going Through Separation and Divorce As a lawyer, you witness the emotional toll divorce can take on your clients. It is a time of significant change, uncertainty, and Read More
Creating a sustainable route out of domestic abuse While rising homelessness and the lack of housing continues to dominate the headlines, it is worth re-examining the effect this situation has on the incidences of domestic Read More
Diary of a Legal Aid Lawyer | CCFS family case plans – what do I need to know? If you’re starting out in legal aid and are faced with preparing a CCFS case plan, my initial Read More
In the complex landscape of divorce proceedings, the question of whether a spouse is entitled to a share of bonuses and equity awards adds a layer of intricacy. Understanding the nuances of the benefits is Read More
Grandparents Who Are Not Seeing Their Grandchildren There is frequently a special bond between Grandparents and their Grandchildren. When families separate, this can lead to an end of, or severe restriction to, the time grandparents Read More
Mediation Week is an annual national awareness week, aiming to raise the profile of mediation as a form of dispute resolution for divorcing couples. This year, the week runs from 22nd – 26th January. Mediation is Read More
Our approach to offers made at first tier When a consumer first brings a complaint to us, one of the first thing we do is to establish whether the service provider has made an offer Read More
Is it time to reimagine your new client communication? It is nearly three years since we created our new client call team, transforming the way new clients connect with our family lawyers. Changing our approach Read More
The legal implications of cohabitation have been making headlines recently, with a number of changes to the entitlement of cohabitees to bring them more in line with married couples and civil partners. In 2017, we saw Read More
Addiction and coparenting – how to arrange drug and alcohol testing in the context of childcare disputes and other legal proceedings involving children. Concerns surrounding a parent’s substance abuse are a common safeguarding issue raised Read More
As family lawyers we all understand the benefits of using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to help our clients reach solutions, but unfortunately ADR methods can often be misunderstood, meaning we often face barriers when talking Read More
- Family law update – changes to Family Procedure Rules strengthening non-court dispute resolution
- The importance of performance management over appraisals
- Factors influencing organisations’ decisions to bring cases to the civil and family courts
- High profile firm support lawyer after online divorce mistake
- Paedophiles could be stripped of parental rights after mother spent £30K to protect young daughter
- 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’