The Family Justice Young People Board (FJYPB) have worked with Cafcass to create jargon free language to be used when speaking to (or writing about) children and young people. The Word Busting document encourages the
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) have provided the details of what the courts and tribunals opening times are going to be over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Courts and tribunals will temporarily
The anticipation and excitement for the first British Family Law Awards 2024 have reached new heights with entries now closed and the announcement of the esteemed independent panel of judges. This year’s panel comprises of
The consultation responses have been collated and next steps have been outlined following the recent consultation on the child and family social worker workforce. The initial consultation which ran from 2nd February 2023 to 11th
Yesterday the Legal Ombudsman revised their guidance, reminding lawyers that they must tell clients the ongoing cost of their service. Failing to do so, could result in complaints made against them. One in ten complaints
In July 2023, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner published a report into the Family Court’s response to domestic abuse. The government has now responded to the recommendations within this report. It is important to note that
Last week the Online Safety Bill received Royal Assent, ensuring technology companies worked to make everyone much safer on the internet, and in particular children. As a result, Ofcom have outlined their first draft new
The Law Commission have announced that they are going to be assessing the reform options for the laws governing finances on divorce and the termination of a civil partnership. The Law Commission state the problem
Following the death of Baby M, the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel have stated that they are going to conduct a national review, examining the issues raised and whether what happened to Baby M is
Following The Purple Pledge Domestic Abuse and Employment Conference recently held at Millennium Point, Birmingham, The Haven Training will be continuing to raise awareness to organisations about domestic abuse with its workshop on ‘The Intersection
The Family Justice Council have launched their 16th Annual Debate: Should cohabiting couples have the same financial rights and responsibilities as those who are married/in a Civil Partnership? The Family Justice Council is holding its
Following the King’s Speech yesterday, the Law Society of England and Wales has responded to the legislation that was outlined and noting their disappointment that more hasn’t been done to invest in the justice system.
Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice in England and Wales delivered his Speech on the 150th Anniversary of the Technology and Construction Court – Justice in the Digital Age.
The Kent Family Justice Board Child Care Conference, hosted by Invicta Law, is taking place tomorrow on 8th November 2023. Event Details: TIMES: 9:30am – 4:15pm (arrival and registration from 9:00am) VENUE: Canterbury Christ Church
National Fertility Awareness Week: Legal Community Joins Forces in Support of Fertility Awareness and Pregnancy Loss. Across the UK, over 3.5 million people are facing different forms of fertility issues right now, seeking hope, guidance
The Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC) Annual Conference is taking place from 16th-18th November 2023 at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. We are delighted to announce that Lord Justice Baker is our Keynote speaker.
Cafcass and the Family Justice Young People’s Board (FJYPB) win at the 2023 Children and Young People Awards. Cafcass have won the employer award and the FJYPB have won the partnership working award. The Employer
The Law Society of England and Wales have expressed their concern regarding the idea that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are considering a one-off levy on the profession to cover the likely shortfall in the
Next week marks the start of National Fertility Awareness Week (30th October – 5th November), and In/Fertility in the City are chairing their third event on Monday 30th October, hosted at Clifford Chance, Canary Wharf.
The closing date to enter The British Family Law Awards is today (Thursday 26th October 2023). The ceremony has already attracted plenty of interest from around the family community and follows in the footsteps of
Cafcass have published their latest statistics for September, which indicate a small reduction in workload, -1.2% compared to the same period (April – September) last year. Whilst there has been a slight reduction in new
The Law Society of England and Wales has highlighted that the currently delays and subsequent backlogs within the family justice system, are here to stay unless or until “legal funding is restored for early legal
The Jordan Legacy’s petition to government, requesting the introduction of a Suicide Prevention Act to minimise suicides, requires 100,000 signatures by 19th January 2024 if it is to be considered for debate in parliament. The
This week marks 15 years of the Family Drug and Alcohol Courts (FDAC) and the president of the Family Division has expressed the need for them to be in every court. Sir Andrew McFarlane (president
Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, has highlighted the provisions of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) governing the disclosure of electronic documents and records, including mobile phone records to the family law division.
Law firms have been warned they must do more to properly assess money laundering risk after a report last week identified 1/3 of firms are still not fully compliant with their obligations. The scale of
Yres Kent invites you to their next event, Shuffleboard and Pizza in Tunbridge Wells. The event is free and the Yres Kent Committee is looking forward to meeting people. Details When: Tuesday 7th November Where:
Resolution has welcomed the announcement made by Shadow Attorney General, Emily Thornberry during the Labour Party Conference last week, where she announced a Labour government would reform the law for cohabiting couples. Speaking in response,
Practising certificate and registration renewals take place from 1st to 31st October 2023. This year, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has included no new questions or changes to what they ask for from law firms
The recent Labour Party Conference sees proposals made surrounding reform to cohabitation laws. Emily Thornberry MP, the Shadow Attorney General, announced at the Labour Party Conference that a Labour government would create reform around cohabitation
Law Commission seeks views on electronic wills and the risks posed by predatory marriage. The Law Commission have opened up a consultation to review whether electronic wills should be allowed in light of technological and
Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs, responds to Operation Soteria Bluestone Rape and Sexual Assault Survivor Survey. As part of Operation Soteria Bluestone, a new report has been published sharing findings from an ongoing online survey.
Kinship’s latest report published on 2nd October 2023 finds the nation’s kinship carers at financial breaking point. 12% of those surveyed reporting that they might be forced to stop caring for their kinship child within
Family Law Group are now a J9 Safe Space. The J9 Logo alerts survivors that they have a safe place to access information, use a telephone, and contact relevant support services. After undertaking the necessary
RWK Goodman strengthens Family team with the appointment of new Head of International Children. Kim Lehal joins from Brethertons LLP Solicitors as a Partner in the International Family team, based in their London office. Kim
Petition to provide a minimum of 10 days statutory paid leave for victims of domestic abuse. Nailah Kausar, a family solicitor at the National Youth Advocacy Service has created a petition with the aim of