New data has revealed that record numbers of phone calls have been made to an ant-slavery helpline. Concerns have been raised about forced surrogacy cases, after three potential victims informed the support line. There was Read More
New research by the Law Society and the Legal Services Board reveals that two thirds of adults in England and Wales (66%), have experienced at least one legal issue in the last four years. The Legal Read More
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
A high profile law firm have pledged to support their employee after they filed an online divorce order for the wrong client. Vardags, based in London, has seen an outpouring of sympathy on social media, Read More
Crafting doctored sexually explicit images of adults called ‘deepfakes’ will now be deemed an offence, after reforms to the UK’s Online Safety Act. Those convicted will face prosecution and an unlimited fine. Actress Emma Read More
A new UK law could mean that convicted paedophiles who are parents could be stripped of their rights to see their own children. The proposed law change came after the BBC reported that a mother Read More
In the face of increasing demand for better strategies for litigation compensation payments, a payments partner for the legal sector, has created a step-by-step guide that shares best practice on how to scale efficiently and Read More
After a West Yorkshire law firm went into administration in January The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced an independent review of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) regulatory actions in the lead-up to the Read More
The Child Abduction Lawyer’s Associate [CALA] has introduced a pro bono Duty Advocate Scheme. The scheme is open to solicitors, and they are exploring the possibility of counsel being involved, potentially on the basis Read More
It has been announced in the East Midlands Courts that a new case management system has been introduced regarding private children’s law proceedings. Earlier this year a conference was held regarding the release of Read More
A London law firm has commented on the modern relationship landscape, after two years since the introduction of no-fault divorces in the UK. The latest divorce figures have shown a decline in applications, despite an Read More
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced a number of changes to court and tribunal fees, however, divorce fees will remain at the same rate of £593, after a proposed 10% increase. The U-turn comes after being Read More
A widow, Lyn, devastated by a £50,000 online romance scam, expressed her profound loss of trust following the deceitful manipulation by a fraudster she met on a social media platform for widows and widowers in May 2021. Read More
The BBC interviewed a woman, identified as Danielle for safety reasons, who utilised Clare’s Law after experiencing abuse from her partner. Danielle met her ex-partner in 2022 through work. Despite initially attempting to overlook his Read More
Ofsted has published it’s full report of the full inspection of independent court advisory service Cafcass which took place earlier this year, and has judged all three areas of inspection to be ‘outstanding’Read More
New divorce and domestic violence data from the Ministry of Justice has revealed that at the tail end of last year there was an overall decline in divorces and domestic violence cases and adoption is Read More
The Ministry of Justice announced intentions to increase selected fees for HM Courts and Tribunal Service(HMTCS) last year, the plans have been met with mixed reactions from the sector. Concerns have been raise about Read More
Data published from the The Ministry of Justice(MoJ) has shown that 1,368 children were subject to deprivation of liberty(DoL)applications under the inherent jurisdiction last year, and that figure has increased substantially over the Read More
More than 27,000 separating families have saved money, protected their children and avoided lengthy, combative courtroom battles, due to a £23.6 million government scheme. The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme provides funding to help families navigate the complexities Read More
Conservative Baroness Jenkin of Kennington has raised questions in Parliament regarding the collection and publication of data concerning Parental Orders awarded through the Family Court for England and Wales in cases of surrogacy. In her Read More
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