Gloucestershire law firm, WSP Solicitors has announced the appointments of two new solicitors, Nafeesa Hussain and Destiny Keville, as demand for services continues to rise and the firm sets its sights on sustained growth. WSP
Anthony Williams (40), from Gloucester, has had his eight-year sentence increased to 12 years by the Court of Appeal after the Solicitor General referred his case under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme. The court
Four years after the landmark Domestic Abuse Act was passed into law, serious concerns remain over the lack of progress in key areas, according to Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid. The 2021 legislation,
Fladgate LLP has announced the appointment of Emily Osborne as a Partner in its Private Client team, effective 1st May 2025. Emily joins from a leading firm where she led the Family Office practice. With
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said it is “absolutely unacceptable” to question the legitimacy of the UK Supreme Court, following its recent ruling that the word “woman” in the Equality Act 2010 refers specifically to
Today’s Family Lawyer has announced a new partnership with Nova Engage, the AI platform developed by Nova Law, designed specifically to support regulated family law specialists in England and Wales. Nova Engage was created by
As of yesterday, 30th April 2025, the UK Supreme Court is hearing the high-profile divorce case of Standish v Standish. The hearing is scheduled to continue into 1st May 2025. No updates or judgments have
Domestic Abuse Commissioner warns that the government’s commitment to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) is at risk without urgent funding for specialist domestic abuse services. Over a quarter of domestic abuse services (27%)
While people are increasingly open to letting artificial intelligence handle simple legal paperwork, very few would trust AI with deeply personal matters like divorce, according to a new survey. Commissioned by legal intelligence platform Robin
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has formally responded to the Victims’ Commissioner’s damning report, Justice Delayed, which highlights the impact of the Crown Court backlog on victims, victim services, and the wider criminal justice system.
Survivors of domestic abuse across North Wales will be better protected due to the further expansion of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders. Victims in North Wales – as well as their friends, families or support workers
Women’s Aid has welcomed new vetting reforms announced by the Home Office but warned that they fall short of the full systemic transformation needed to ensure safety and justice for survivors of domestic abuse. The
Maguire Family Law, a firm specialising in high-net-worth and international family law cases, has appointed a new senior associate to join its growing Altrincham team. Maguire Family Law continues to expand its regional presence, with
A high-stakes divorce case due to be heard in the UK Supreme Court on 30th April 2025 could reshape how pre-marital wealth and transfers between spouses are treated on divorce, according to insights at law
A new “Romeo and Juliet” clause has been introduced into the Crime and Policing Bill, which sets out a legal requirement for professionals such as teachers and GPs to report concerns about child sexual abuse
Police chiefs will automatically sack officers who fail background checks, allowing them to root out those who are unfit to serve and clean up their forces. As part of major government reforms to improve confidence
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing internal dissent and public criticism after clarifying that he no longer believes trans women are women – a reversal from his 2022 position, as reported by The Times.
A High Court judge has overturned a family court’s decision allowing a father overnight contact with his child, ruling the original order was a mistake given the serious domestic abuse findings made against him, as
Parents, carers, and professionals supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Wirral are being left “frustrated and helpless,” according to a recent inspection. A joint report by Ofsted and the Care
In its business plan for 2025/26, published, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has outlined its priorities, aimed at improving outcomes for consumers and the public. These priorities include work to improve ethical standards within the
Maguire Family Law, a firm specialising in high-net-worth and international family law cases, has appointed a new senior associate to join its growing Altrincham team. Maguire Family Law continues to expand its regional presence, with
In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the 2010 Equality Act refer strictly to biological sex. The judgment, delivered by Lord Hodge, represents a legal
In her latest book The Co-Parenting Method: Six Steps to Raise Happy Kids After Separation and Divorce, family communication expert Marcie Shaoul delivers a powerful message – “when we change the way we speak with
The High Court handed down its judgment in the case of The King v Bristol City Council and Devon County Council, dismissing a legal challenge brought by families against the Safety Valve Agreement between Bristol
In response to growing concerns around paid surrogacy arrangements in economically disadvantaged countries, the UK Government has clarified its position, confirming that it does not intend to ban individuals from travelling abroad to pursue surrogacy.
A new petition is calling on the Government to reform outdated laws that treat pets as property in Court cases. Launched by Cooper & Co Solicitors of Canterbury, a firm which has been acting for
The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is set to undergo a transformation in 2025/26, due to a proposed £20 million budget – a significant 11.4% increase from the previous year. The move is part of a new
The Law Society is proposing a 1.9% rise in its share of the annual practising certificate (PC) fee for the 2025–26 year. Chancery Lane has put forward a proposed PC fee contribution of £37.5 million,
Politicians, senior police officers, and social workers could face prosecution over their failure to tackle grooming gangs, under new plans by a police whistle blower and survivors of child sexual abuse, as reported by The
Family Rights Group, the national specialist child welfare charity, is launching ‘A film for parents with learning difficulties and disabilities: working with a child and family social worker.’ Created with and for parents with learning
Family Law in Partnership (FLiP) has joined forces with FLANC to help neurodivergent individuals who need family law advice. The teams at FLiP and FLANC have combined their expertise to develop best practice and a
In response to growing concerns over the lack of legal protections for unmarried couples, the Government has confirmed it will launch a public consultation on cohabitation reform later this year. The announcement comes after Manuela
As Sunday 6th April 2025 marked the third anniversary of the implementation of the No Fault divorce regime in England and Wales, family lawyers are reflecting on its impact – both positive and unintended. The
More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued to parents who have lost a pregnancy, allowing them to formally recognise their loss. Support groups have long campaigned for these certificates and have welcomed
A baby girl described as a “miracle” has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother with a donated womb. Grace Davidson, 36, was born without a functioning uterus due
More separating couples are turning to a one-lawyer approach to navigate towards an efficient and amicable outcome following the ending of their relationship, according to the family law team at HCR Law. The team has