With 11,500 law firms in the UK differentiation can be a constant challenge. When it come to legal services marketing, law firms in 2024 must adopt innovative marketing strategies to distinguish themselves. Legal Growth, a marketing agency Read More
Those of us who have represented children often in the Family courts are used to the phrase “gillick competent , which of course refers to any under 16 year-old who has the capacity to make a relevant Read More
The advancement of science and technology has created options with IVF treatment enabling more couples than ever to start a family. However, there are issues with accessing this treatment. There are additional hurdles and costs Read More
‘Look how far you’ve come’ is the cutting barb thrown by Marcia Roy, wife of media mogul Logan, at Willa, girlfriend of Connor Roy, in HBO’s Succession. Willa’s retort of ‘Well look Read More
The housing crisis has been dominating the news for months. High mortgage rates, extortionate rental prices and generally a lack of affordable housing have been building to a peak and having an impact on millions 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
There are lots of people we can bring into family matters that will add value and help the solicitor along the way; and potentially save the client time and money. To discuss the topic of Read More
There’s been a lot going on in the world of fertility and modern families in the last few months and even more exciting developments are on the horizon. Partner and head of Burgess Mee’Read More
Mediation has been around in the family law world since the mid 1980’s. As it is not a new concept, it is surprising it has taken almost 40 years to really hit headlines following its use Read More
In 2023, ‘Neurodiversity’ is a vastly used ‘buzz word’. One internet search will bring up thousands of results and resources. This can leave people feeling overwhelmed with information. In this confusing tangle of information, how can Read More
In this National Fertility Awareness Week (30 Oct – 5 Nov 2023) Connie Atkinson, partner in the Family & Divorce team at law firm Kingsley Napley LLP, discusses the challenges of ‘trying to conceive’ that she has experienced first Read More
At the start of November, the government will host the first global summit on artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on the safe use of AI. The AI Safety Summit will be at Bletchley Park, Read More
Imagine you have a contract with your body – “The Body”. You are obliged to take care of it, and feed, water and rest it. The Body is required to be resilient, stay healthy and in Read More
A survivor of domestic abuse from Northampton is appealing to the public to support her new “life-saving” alert system by signing an online petition. Eve Mason, aged 37, was a victim of stalking by her abusive Read More
To try and better manage the rising numbers (27% increase) of private children law applications and cope with understaffing, the family courts in London have reintroduced prioritisation protocols used during the pandemic. Private children law proceedings Read More
Imagine you have a contract with your body – “The Body”. You are obliged to take care of it, and feed, water and rest it. The Body is required to be resilient, stay healthy and in Read More
When I think I’m starting to get comfortable in my role as a family lawyer (but should you ever be comfortable?) then boom (!) another process comes into play to keep me on my toes. Read More
Choosing a solicitor is one of the most important decisions an individual can make – but do people really spend enough time to find the right firm? In many cases, legal services are required at a Read More
You may have seen the news about the separation of Achraf Hakimi, professional football player for the Moroccan national team and Paris Saint-Germain with a net worth of around $24 million, and his wife, Hiba Abouk, Read More
The US and UK have committed to developing and funding new capabilities to stop the spread of sexually exploitative AI-generated images of children. The UK and US have united to combat the rise of child 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’