Peers call for legal recognition of humanist weddings

December 6, 2024

England’s chief prosecutor condemns crown court delays in rape cases

December 6, 2024

Family law firm compensates client after failure to update her on divorce delay due to Legal Ombudsman investigation

December 5, 2024

NSPCC seen a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

December 5, 2024

Victims to be given more protection in stalking crackdown

December 5, 2024

Divorce solicitor removed from profession for forging client’s signature

December 5, 2024

What risks might sink your ship in 2025?

December 5, 2024

Gingerbread calls on the government to fix the CMS

December 5, 2024

First increase to civil legal aid fees in nearly 30 years welcomed, but still more to do says Law Society

December 5, 2024

CoramBAAF launches the Racial Justice Family Network to promote anti-racist practice

December 4, 2024

AIIC Group acquires stake in Taylor Rose Australia

December 3, 2024

Solicitor warns of legal risks amid surge in AI-generated legal documents

December 3, 2024

TWM strengthens Family team with new appointment

December 3, 2024

Women’s Aid respond to new protective measures for survivors of domestic abuse

November 29, 2024

Government ‘must do more’ to reform mental health law

November 29, 2024

Tough new action to tackle violence against women and girls as government marks 16 Days of Activism

November 28, 2024

Safeguarding experts demand national action plan to tackle child sexual abuse

November 28, 2024

Supreme court to rule on defining women in law in landmark case

November 28, 2024

Pilot starts for Domestic Abuse Protection Orders

November 28, 2024

Rise in single women and female couples seeking IVF in the UK, report shows

November 28, 2024

CILEX Regulation publishes research on unregulated legal providers and calls for action to protect consumers

November 28, 2024

Refuge calls for VAWG sector to be exempt from National Insurance hikes during 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

November 27, 2024

Majority of family lawyers reject caps on spousal maintenance, survey reveals

November 27, 2024

PM pledges joint action to keep women and girls safe at night

November 26, 2024

Membership body awards programme recognises people-first approach

November 26, 2024

TikTok or TikNot? Should law firms invest in social media?

November 25, 2024

Law Society publishes guidance on disability terminology

November 22, 2024

Changes to Civil and Criminal Financial Eligibility Tests

November 22, 2024

French court hears testimony in mass rape case

November 21, 2024

Allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed could mirror scale of Jimmy Savile, says survivors’ advocate

November 21, 2024

Biggest overhaul in a generation to children’s social care

November 21, 2024

Home Secretary to unveil police reforms and £500m funding boost

November 21, 2024

SRA launches consultation on client monies

November 21, 2024

New online safety priorities for Ofcom and launch of study into effects of social media on children

November 21, 2024

New Partner Promotion at BSG Solicitors

November 20, 2024

Firm takes three-pronged approach to management

November 20, 2024

Number of children in care system in England remains ‘extremely high’

November 19, 2024

Law Society hits back at client money consultation

November 18, 2024

LSB launches consultation into how regulators will oversee prevention and detection of economic crime

November 18, 2024

Trio of family partner hires at Hodge Jones & Allen

November 15, 2024

Industry reacts to Olympic sailor Sir Ben Ainslie and wife Georgie welcoming second child via surrogacy

November 14, 2024

Assisted dying: UK can easily learn from Canada’s mistakes, think tank says

November 14, 2024

Family Court delays leave thousands of families and 20k children in prolonged uncertainty

November 14, 2024

Family lawyers urged to spot the signs of coercive control as survey reveals 1 in 5 have been a victim

November 14, 2024

Average age of those requesting prenuptial agreements hits ‘all-time low’

November 14, 2024

Survey of rape survivors in England and Wales highlights urgent need for better police support

November 14, 2024

Victims of crime will receive additional support following Budget

November 11, 2024

SRA sounds warning on client account interest income

November 8, 2024

Extension to temporary ban on puberty blockers

November 8, 2024

Family Court Reporting Pilot Expanded to Include Magistrates and Financial Remedy Cases

November 7, 2024

Further justice cuts untenable, warns Law Society

November 7, 2024

Computer glitch led to premature approval of dozens of divorce applications, High Court hears

November 7, 2024

Online grooming crimes against children increase by 89% in six years

November 7, 2024

Child First: path to safer communities

November 7, 2024

Justice system: Lord Chancellor must ‘spend to save’

November 7, 2024

March is the most popular month for divorce with 10,170 filed last year – dispelling January divorce myth

November 5, 2024

CEO of Refuge responds to lack of funding for VWAG issues, despite Labour’s promise to end gender based violence ‘in 10 years’

November 4, 2024

Cost of living pressures contribute to lowest fertility rate among British women on record

November 2, 2024

Women’s Aid responds to budget saying they are ‘concerned’ about government’s ability to meet manifesto commitment to end VWAG in 10 years

November 1, 2024

‘We may not even know the full extent of the CGT increase on vulnerable people stuck in controlling marriages’ says family lawyer after Rachel Reeves announces rate increase in autumn budget

October 31, 2024

As Rachel Reeves announces 1.2 per cent hike on employers National Insurance voices in the legal sector raise concerns ‘wages will be lowered and roles less available’

October 31, 2024

New protections from sexual harassment come into force

October 31, 2024

OBR Forecasts 35,000 Fewer Private School Pupils Due to VAT Changes

October 30, 2024

15 Trainees Join Ward Hadaway

October 29, 2024

Consultant fee sharing models now employ 4,000 lawyers – Report

October 28, 2024

Law Society urges SRA to focus on its core role, as new report shows insight into perceptions of the regulator

October 28, 2024

Man jailed for over two years for creating and sharing sexually explicit deepfake images

October 28, 2024

LSB appoints barrister to the Office for Legal Complaints

October 25, 2024

Armalytix announces its expansion into family law

October 25, 2024

Government releases 1,100 more prisoners early to ease overcrowding crisis

October 24, 2024

Government to review Law Commission’s proposals on surrogacy reform, cites parliamentary time constraints

October 24, 2024

Modern slavery victims to be supported in fresh measures

October 24, 2024

The autumn Budget ‘must work’ for single parents – Gingerbread

October 24, 2024

New legislation is a ‘generational opportunity’ for building effective kinship care support, says national charity

October 24, 2024

Extra support for jurors due to launch of pioneering scheme

October 24, 2024

Refuge responds to the second tranche of releases under the SDS40

October 23, 2024

Law Society’s new AI strategy: The three I’s

October 22, 2024

Burgess Mee and Rosefield Divorce Consultancy announce ‘Trauma in Family Law’ collaboration

October 22, 2024

Legal service comparisons between England and Wales

October 21, 2024

Refuge calls for tech-facilitated abuse to be a priority in government VAWG strategy

October 21, 2024

New hires and promotions at Maguire Family Law

October 18, 2024

Victim Support court report ‘raises serious questions’ about the treatment of victim-survivors

October 17, 2024

Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Free Sentencing Remarks Pilot

October 17, 2024

Refuge calls on Government to deliver VAWG pledge ahead of 100 days in Government with launch of domestic abuse survivor film starring Billie Piper

October 17, 2024

Legal Services Board response to Bar Council review of bullying and harassment after ‘evidence’ suggest women and racial minorities likely to be a target

October 17, 2024

Government to launch Domestic Abuse Protection Notice and order pilot in November

October 17, 2024

Prevalence of mental health conditions leading to care proceedings for newborns

October 17, 2024

QS acquisition creates multi-disciplinary professional services group

October 16, 2024

LawtechUK puts focus on investment in legal tech as it reveals UK-founded lawtechs secure £110m investment

October 14, 2024

Law Society hails Government’s industrial strategy ‘bold and ambitious’

October 14, 2024

Outdated law strips vulnerable patients of dignity in treatment – The Law Society

October 11, 2024

SA Law’s Head of Family Law enters The Legal 500’s Hall of Fame

October 11, 2024

Father of South Sudan’s ‘most expensive bride’ Athiak Dau Riak facing charges for marrying off a minor after viral ‘dowry battle’ sparks age dispute

October 10, 2024

Unregulated firms providing divorce could face penalties as CMA says they are ‘taking action’ to ‘protect consumers’

October 10, 2024

Domestic abuse within finance resolution ‘elephant in the room’, says family justice campaigning body

October 10, 2024

Indian couple wins landmark court case to use deceased son’s frozen sperm for surrogacy

October 10, 2024

Parents who have experienced pregnancy loss can apply for a certificate formally recognising their grief

October 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day 2024 support network for solicitors’ mental health shines a spotlight on the importance of connection in the sector

October 10, 2024

Collyer Bristow strengthens Private Wealth offering with senior hire into Family team

October 9, 2024

New guidance from the Law Society on providing criminal legal aid work saying ‘goodwill has run out’

October 8, 2024

Lawyers play key role in safeguarding election integrity

October 7, 2024

Overwhelming majority of family law professionals believe economic abuse isn’t taken into account in financial remedy proceedings

October 5, 2024

Jackson Lees strengthens family team

October 4, 2024

Legal representation out of reach for many survivors of domestic abuse – The Law Society

October 3, 2024

SRA urged to seriously re-think flawed financial penalty regime proposals

October 3, 2024

Hanning becomes first CILEX Lawyer appointed a Recorder  

October 3, 2024

Legal Services Board confirms rise to Compensation Fund levy

October 3, 2024

Father uses alias taken from pop star Gwen Stefani to send threatening messages in custody battle

October 1, 2024

Champions of family justice announced at Resolutions Awards 2024

September 26, 2024

Global Partnership calls for urgent counter-strike after ‘co-ordinated’ disinformation attacks on women and the LGBTQIA+ community online

September 26, 2024

Law firms to display all their pricing as regulations on transparency tighten

September 26, 2024

Need for speedier legal work drives 82 per cent of lawyers to embrace AI

September 26, 2024

Wedlake Bell announces arrival of new Family head

September 25, 2024

Steele Raymond strengthens family mediation services

September 24, 2024

New measures set out to combat violence against women and girls

September 23, 2024

Women’s Aid calls to end domestic abuse for good with special golden anniversary event

September 20, 2024

Belfast firm briefed acquired by Omni partners in landmark deal

September 20, 2024

Crackdown on intimate image abuse as government strengthens online safety laws

September 19, 2024

Virtual reality used to ‘better understand domestic abuse victims’ through immersive VR headset journey

September 19, 2024

Social mobility barriers removed with diversity scheme that allows entryway to law

September 19, 2024

American rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs facing alleged abuse claims from Dawn Richard after ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura speaks out

September 19, 2024

Specialist family law firm appoints new partner

September 18, 2024

New chair’s experience invaluable to help tackle criminal justice system crisis

September 13, 2024

Victims not always informed about offenders’ early release, warns commissioner

September 12, 2024

Woman paid out-of-court settlement from council after adoption breakdown

September 12, 2024

Warnings issued as 1,700 UK prisoners are set for release spark safety concerns

September 12, 2024

60,000 Asda workers to demonstrate in Manchester and Brighton over sex discrimination

September 12, 2024

England and Wales named ‘legal centre of the world’ for commercial property disputes ahead of Singapore and New York

September 12, 2024

Law Society developing new resource to support in-house members with ethical practice

September 11, 2024

Key appointments and expansions across firms

September 11, 2024

Annual Conference to welcome The Chase’s Shaun Wallace

September 10, 2024

Ministerial visit to Shared Parenting Scotland

September 6, 2024

NSPCC calls for national strategy for England on child neglect

September 5, 2024

One in 15 young mothers involved in care proceedings before their eldest child is 10

September 5, 2024

Coup for consultant style firm as it brings in respected headhunter

September 5, 2024

Women’s Aid launch ‘Step Forward for Survivors’ fundraising challenge

September 5, 2024

Women’s Aid respond to data collected by NPCC as part of national policing strategy showing over 300 domestic abuse offences related to the Euros

September 5, 2024

Moore Barlow’s Karen Barham named as a finalist in the LexisNexis Family Law Awards

September 4, 2024

Ofsted: Council ‘still failing’ to support some children

September 3, 2024

Gang members sentenced in sham marriage documents scam

September 3, 2024

SRA given go-ahead to significantly increase compensation fund after cost of Axiom Ince collapse

September 3, 2024

Alicia Farran joins OurFamilyWizard

August 30, 2024

Only one in five believes they can access justice, research reveals

August 30, 2024

New form to help victims of economic abuse navigate debt and trauma

August 29, 2024

Over 300% increase in contacts to NSPCC Helpline about physical punishment against children

August 29, 2024

Successful cyber attacks up 77% year on year

August 29, 2024

New powers for courts to penalise non-engagement in alternative dispute resolution in family trust and inheritance cases

August 29, 2024

Law Society says ‘not surprising’ that victim confidence in the justice system is low

August 29, 2024

Legal Services Board publishes research into diversity of the profession

August 29, 2024

Women’s Aid responds to Government plans to treat misogyny as a form of extremism

August 27, 2024

Legal Services Board unveils interactive map and research to drive action to enhance legal sector diversity

August 22, 2024

Prenuptial agreements amid high-profile marriages and divorces sparks debate

August 22, 2024

Children’s Commissioner exposes systemic failures in strip searches of minors across England and Wales

August 22, 2024

Government activates emergency plan to address overcrowded prisons amid surge in riot-related sentences

August 22, 2024

Lawyer urges UK couples to consider legal implications as cohabitation surges

August 22, 2024

Refuge announces Nikita Kanda as Ambassador and a face of Refuge’s Summer Escape Appeal

August 21, 2024

Stowe Family Law ‘delighted’ as the announce promotion of Managing Partner in Thames Valley

August 16, 2024

Multinational legal firm supported Women’s Aid and acted for Natwest bank as they see revenue hike

August 16, 2024

Family lawyers comment on shock Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury split

August 15, 2024

Lawyers boycott social media platform X as Elon Musk bashes the UK legal system and calls for Cumbrian Judge to be arrested

August 15, 2024

Fresh recommendations for care proceedings that involve mothers with learning difficulties and their babies

August 15, 2024

66-year-old solicitor’s attempt at sexualised ‘humour’ sees him reprimanded as SDT chair says ‘profession has moved on’

August 15, 2024

Dispute over child’s existence highlights ‘complexity’ of family court as father seeks contact with child after ex-wife denies giving birth

August 15, 2024

London law firm introduces free fertility testing

August 15, 2024

Tens of thousands at risk of losing their homes as housing crisis spirals

August 15, 2024

Law Society concerned for members welfare after a list of names and solicitors firms have been marked as targets by rioters

August 8, 2024

Killers banned from marrying in prison

August 8, 2024

Australian legal aid model provides lessons for UK access to justice

August 8, 2024

Estimate of one in four women seeking refuge will be turned away due to lack of capacity and funding

August 8, 2024

Court rules on existence of twins after mother claims she ‘forged’ scans

August 8, 2024

Project Rise grows as the profession adopts part-time training

August 7, 2024

Boodle Hatfield expands Family practice with hire of Partner, William Rollin

August 6, 2024

Taylor Rose MW changes name to after slew of successful mergers

August 5, 2024

TLT enhances family law expertise with partner hire

August 2, 2024

Judge gives transparency order in financial remedies application for the Premier League footballer Kyle Walker and influencer Lauryn Goodman’s youngest child

August 1, 2024

Upcoming courses -Today’s Training

August 1, 2024

Consultation on child maintenance to enable CMS ‘help to increase the number of children being kept out of poverty’

July 31, 2024

Trainees should see increase in recommended minimum salary

July 31, 2024

Firm makes its mark with £12.5M acquisition in the West Midlands

July 30, 2024

LSB annual report shows progress in driving up standards and ensuring regulation increases public trust

July 30, 2024

Central Family Court hands down landmark ruling in matrimonial property case

July 29, 2024

Refuge reiterates domestic abuse ‘is a crime’

July 29, 2024

Solicitor Sophie returns to Merrick

July 29, 2024

Family law solicitor’s 16-year consecutive accreditation demonstrates commitment to children’s advocacy

July 26, 2024

One-fifth of women face increased domestic abuse due to refuge space shortage

July 25, 2024

Refuge responds to VAWG Policing Report

July 25, 2024

NSPCC helpline has seen a 65% increase in adult concerns about children being left home alone

July 25, 2024

Police chiefs call for unified effort to combat VAWG

July 25, 2024

Estimated 192,912 children had a parent in prison between October 2021 and October 2022, HMPPS data reveals

July 25, 2024

Maguire Family Law bolsters Manchester city centre team with new hire

July 23, 2024

PE-backing for family, corporate and conveyancing firm

July 22, 2024

Global Microsoft outage follows CHAPS issues

July 19, 2024

Lodders signs lease on new Birmingham office

July 19, 2024

The King promises new government will increase policing power and improve support for victims at state opening of parliament

July 18, 2024

King’s Speech ‘missed opportunity’ for cohabitation reform

July 18, 2024

Stalking and sex offences excluded as Shabana Mahmood rolls out new prison scheme

July 18, 2024

The Solicitors’ Charity’s Big Report shows ‘disproportionately’ high demand from diverse ethnicities.

July 18, 2024

Hunters Law LLP strengthens its family law team with a key new partner hire

July 16, 2024

Growth a key message in Kings Speech at State Opening of Parliament

July 16, 2024

Regional law firm makes new additions as team grows 20 per cent in two years

July 16, 2024

Legal Software Suppliers Association expands membership

July 15, 2024

Boyes Turner’s family law team marks three years of growth

July 15, 2024

One of the East of England’s oldest law firms is celebrating after it promoted more than 25 colleagues

July 12, 2024

‘Cohabitation reform should be a priority’ Family Lawyers react to new Labour Government

July 12, 2024

Women’s Aid urges new government to prioritise women and children after Labour’s landslide win

July 12, 2024

National helpline Refuge says that they support new government’s pledge to end violence against women and girls in a decade

July 12, 2024

Campaigning body representing more than 6,500 family justice professionals announces finalists for Resolution Awards 2024

July 9, 2024

Fladgate strengthens International Arbitration practice with new partner hire

July 8, 2024

Withers makes a host of partner promotions across all business areas in their global reach

July 6, 2024

Family Law Partners announce further expansion of Tunbridge Wells practice 

July 5, 2024

Board gives go-ahead for CILEX change

July 4, 2024

Bivonas Law Welcomes Jay Patel to Lead New Family Practice

July 3, 2024

FJG Family Law team enhances client support with new accreditation from SRA

July 2, 2024

Keeley Lengthorn joins RWK Goodman

July 2, 2024

SRA Board to decide the future regulation of CILEX members

July 1, 2024

Stakeholder in CILEX, has questioned whether the SRA should be focusing their resources on ‘other priorities’ as regulatory decision to be made this week

June 27, 2024

Women in Law Pledge turns five years old aiming to promote gender diversity and hold senior leadership accountable for sexual harassment

June 27, 2024

Amicable Divorce Network launches Dispute Resolution Exchange Program

June 26, 2024

‘Disappointment’ as Labour manifesto omits solid plan for cohabitation reform despite Thornberry pledge

June 20, 2024

Resolution welcomes family justice manifesto commitments

June 20, 2024

Women’s Aid re-launches National Quality Standards (NQS)

June 20, 2024

Bivonas Law expands to family practice with experienced head of division at the helm

June 14, 2024

Family mediation is ‘still a relatively well-kept secret’ says new FMC Chair

June 13, 2024

Law society offers paid work experience for black interns in a nod to diversity initiative

June 13, 2024

Earl Spencer uses the same divorce lawyer as the King in his split from Princess Diana in 1996

June 11, 2024

Law firm appoints Executive Partner for Newcastle office

June 11, 2024

Watkins Solicitors Recognised for Excellence in Legal Aid: Shortlisted for the 2024 LALY Awards

June 10, 2024

Report shines light on ethnic group attainment gap in legal professional assessments

June 7, 2024

First-of-its-kind network formally launches in the UK

June 6, 2024

First firms certified with GDPR compliance standard

June 6, 2024

SRA proposes rise in Compensation Fund

June 6, 2024

HiveRisk and Legally Speaking Podcast announce launch event ‘The Great Big Legal Offsite’

June 6, 2024

Stowe Family Law launches divorce coaching service

June 5, 2024

Fladgate adds new Partner to Construction and Engineering team

June 4, 2024

Standish v Standish: Court of appeal decision

May 30, 2024

Law Commission to release scoping paper on financial remedies in divorce by November 2024

May 30, 2024

Domestic Abuse Commissioner sets out priorities for a new Government

May 30, 2024

Criminals sell ‘sextortion guides’ on social media, BBC investigation reveals

May 30, 2024

IPP prisoners labelled ‘suicide risk’ as they are prevented from seeing family

May 30, 2024

VAWG groups urge government to exclude domestic abusers from early release scheme

May 30, 2024

Law Society rebrands Money Laundering Task Force as Economic Crime Task Force

May 29, 2024

Women’s Aid shares recommendations to future Government for long-term domestic abuse funding

May 28, 2024

Watkins Solicitors Recognised for Excellence in Legal Aid: Shortlisted for the 2024 LALY Awards

May 24, 2024

Legal Services Board publishes research into litigation funding and access to justice

May 23, 2024

New police training in sexual offences as more offenders convicted

May 23, 2024

LSB bolsters requirements on how lawyers handle consumer complaints

May 23, 2024

Couples are taking four weeks longer to divorce due to ‘cost of living’

May 23, 2024

Salaries for lawyers have stabilised over the last 12 months, signalling the end of the post-pandemic boom

May 23, 2024

Students provide legal support 900 times through charity

May 22, 2024

Mother shares childbirth horror that led to son’s death in wake of NHS birth trauma inquiry

May 16, 2024

Half of adults believe smacking should be banned in England

May 16, 2024

Proposals to make it easier for child sex abuse victims to bring civil claims

May 16, 2024

Open consultation: Limitation law in child sexual abuse cases

May 16, 2024

SRA ‘should withdraw’ proposals to regulate CILEX members

May 15, 2024

Russell-Cooke welcomes second family law partner this year

May 15, 2024

Wealth Recovery Solicitors launches crypto tracing offering for private client and family solicitors

May 15, 2024

Rowlinsons Appoint New Head Of Family Law    

May 15, 2024

New Complex Personal Injury Lead Partner For Irwin Mitchell As It Signals Exciting Growth Ambitions In Scotland

May 14, 2024

Child rapists to automatically have parental responsibility stripped

May 14, 2024

GMB member’s legal challenge reaches court of appeal

May 10, 2024

Law Society comments on justice wealth ‘gap’

May 10, 2024

CILEx Regulation raise concerns in SRA consultation response

May 9, 2024

Millennial couples and second-time marriages give rise to ‘pre-nup season’

May 9, 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 – Podcast Special

May 9, 2024

Government urged to subsidize weddings for low-income couples to combat loneliness

May 9, 2024

Family Law Futures: Navigating Tomorrow’s Challenges Today – Manchester 20th September 2024

May 9, 2024

Divorce could play a part in gender pay gap

May 9, 2024

Regional roadshows to showcase Lawtech innovation

May 9, 2024

Kingsley Napley announces 2024 partner promotions

May 8, 2024

Warnings from a judge to family lawyers that bringing unnecessary divorce cases to court

May 8, 2024

Nelsons expands family law team with new hire

May 7, 2024

Nearly 18,000 domestic abuse crimes are missing from statistics – claim

May 7, 2024

Support withdrawn for victims and prisoners bill

May 4, 2024

Survivor of abuse said ‘voting wasn’t safe’ for her as charity launches anonymous voting guide

May 3, 2024

Triple P launches Family Transitions Online

May 3, 2024

Top 100 firms reveals plans to double in size

May 3, 2024

Government pledges action on regulating expert witnesses in family court proceedings

May 2, 2024

Greater protections for child strip search

May 2, 2024

British lawyers launch world-first Sikh Court for family and civil disputes

May 1, 2024

SA Law announces appointment of Joint Managing Partner with green ambitions

April 26, 2024

International Alliance encourages survivors of sexual violence to engage in policymaking

April 26, 2024

High Court sides with NHS as parents fight for their four-year-old to remain on life support in hospital

April 25, 2024

SRA Imposes Fines Exceeding £55,000 for Anti-Money Laundering Breaches

April 25, 2024

Updated guidance will allow victims of stalking will be able to apply for protection orders with ease

April 25, 2024

Government backs amendment to better protect victims’ counselling records

April 25, 2024

Two in three people across England and Wales have faced legal problems

April 25, 2024

Stowe Family Law strengthens leadership team with internal promotions

April 22, 2024

Payne Hicks Beach announces the appointment of family law Partner Harriet Errington

April 22, 2024

Guide launched for effective litigation settlement distribution for legal sector

April 18, 2024

SRA review to take place after West Yorkshire law firm went into administration and 200 workers made redundant

April 15, 2024

New Duty Advocate Scheme – CALA

April 12, 2024

‘Long way until family law catches up with reality’ on anniversary of no-fault divorce

April 11, 2024

Ministry of justice U-Turns on 10% hike on divorce court fees after concerns for women raised

April 11, 2024

Widow’s £50,000 loss in romance scam highlights rising trend

April 11, 2024

Clare’s Law described as ‘really useful’ tool

April 11, 2024

Ofsted report of Court advisory ‘outstanding’

April 9, 2024

Divorce stats show a decline in cases, despite expected surge following new legislation

April 4, 2024

Court fee increase met with mixed reaction from sector as concerns raised about society’s most vulnerable

April 4, 2024

Call for ‘multi-agency co-ordination’ as child Deprivation of Justice applications reaches all-time high

April 4, 2024

Thousands of families spared from damaging courtroom conflict

April 4, 2024

Inquires about collection of surrogacy data: Government responds regarding recording limitations

April 4, 2024

‘Victims of domestic abuse must be heard’ after High Court Judge rescinds visitation for accused father

April 4, 2024

‘Challenges to legal aid’ says Law Society

March 28, 2024

Civil Legal Aid Review looks to international jurisdictions for guidance, favouring Netherlands ‘high trust’ model

March 28, 2024

Police abuse hotline is a start but forces must properly deal with complaints, says Commissioner

March 28, 2024

OurFamilyWizard launches a new feature internationally

March 28, 2024

Richard Spencer case highlights female on male abuse, after 43 images of bruises inflicted by wife Sheree Spencer handed over in court

March 28, 2024

Supreme Court makes a decision on mixed injury cases

March 28, 2024

More than half of lawyers consider talking openly about money as important to their ‘financial wellbeing’

March 27, 2024

Thackray Williams bolsters Board to support ‘rapid expansion’

March 26, 2024

Year of targeted action to better protect women – MoJ

March 25, 2024

4PB welcomes Scottish family lawyer who has interest in ‘same legal sex issues’

March 21, 2024

Landmark ruling in England and Wales family court advocates non-court dispute resolution

March 21, 2024

Biden allocates $200m for women’s health initiatives in bid for second term support

March 21, 2024

Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill 2024

March 21, 2024

Petition calling for the mandatory suspension of all police and staff accused of VAWG with over 50K signatures

March 21, 2024

VAWG organisations issue urgent letter to Government highlighting recruitment and retention crisis

March 21, 2024

Consultant model growing ‘significantly faster’ than traditional firms

March 20, 2024

SRA suspends solicitor after sexual misconduct at a work Christmas party after firm refuses to accept ‘too drunk’ excuse

March 19, 2024

Out of Court Divorce Bootcamp event to ‘remove the stigma of low conflict divorces’

March 15, 2024

White, heterosexual staff still come out on top when it comes pay gap in the UK Legal Sector, findings show

March 15, 2024

Calls for cohabitation reform prompts legal sector to warn of ‘risks of living together’ for unwed couples

March 14, 2024

Unveiling gaps in domestic abuse data: Women’s Aid calls for comprehensive understanding

March 14, 2024

Domestic Abuse Commissioner launches platform to raise voices of victims and survivors of domestic abuse

March 14, 2024

Update to Legal Aid Scheme for family law cases: When does a case become ‘high cost?’

March 14, 2024

New protocol designed to ‘ensure practice remains relevant’ focuses on child welfare and reducing unnecessary court time

March 14, 2024

Clare’s Law ‘not being used effectively’

March 14, 2024

Law firm advocates for neurodivergent clients with specialist team

March 14, 2024

Family disputes to be resolved faster through extra £170 million investment into the justice system

March 13, 2024

AlphaBiolabs announces first winner of Giving Back 2024

March 11, 2024

Celebrating Britain’s female law legends on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2024

International Women’s Day: Profession urges continued efforts to retain women solicitors

March 8, 2024

Spring Budget: Family law given investment, but criminal legal aid funding absent

March 8, 2024

Taylor Rose MW parent AIIC Group named ‘fastest-growing’ UK legal services firm in Europe

March 8, 2024

French Parliament enshrines abortion into constitution after historical landslide vote to protect ‘women’s freedom’

March 7, 2024

Chancellor announces £170m to reduce court delays via non-court resolution

March 7, 2024

New statutory says there is ‘no such thing as the rough sex defence’ to dish out harsher punishments after tragic Grace Millane death

March 7, 2024

Civil partnerships slightly increase in 2022 with a rise in opposite-sex unions, statistics reveal

March 7, 2024

Chair of Cafcass reappointed

March 7, 2024

NSPCC calls on Ofcom and tech companies to ‘take action’ on child abuse image crimes

March 7, 2024

Enter the Resolution Awards 2024

March 6, 2024

Divorce-Online.co.uk announces launch of Consent Order Review Service

March 6, 2024

Hunters Law LLP grows its family law team with the appointment of two new experts

March 5, 2024

Appointment of the Designated Family Judge for South Yorkshire

March 4, 2024

Legal aid: ‘government lacks understanding’ report finds

March 4, 2024

Diversity Access Scheme celebrates landmark 20 years

March 1, 2024

Family Justice Council Bridget Lindley Memorial Lecture

March 1, 2024

Family lawyer calls for register of dual-qualified solicitors

March 1, 2024

Non Court Dispute Resolution

February 29, 2024

Divorce rate plummets

February 29, 2024

Notice of Change – removing a solicitor

February 29, 2024

Baby loss certificates introduced in England

February 29, 2024

Health Secretary could back decriminalisation of abortion, says The Telegraph

February 29, 2024

Law Society responds to the LSB’s NDA report

February 29, 2024

Evidence NDAs restrict access to justice, says LSB

February 28, 2024

New law to stop thousands of offenders from changing their name in secret

February 28, 2024

Firms must help menopausal workers, says BBC article

February 28, 2024

Law Society calling on family law practitioners

February 27, 2024

Barrister disbarred over £150,000 fees inappropriately paid by Legal Aid Agency

February 26, 2024

Independent Family Returns Panel chair reappointed

February 23, 2024