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NewsFamily specialist Sarah Bentley dies at 62
Practitioner established her own practice, Sarah Bentley Solicitors, in 2017.
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FeatureTime for a revolution in how family solicitors are trained?
Certain core training elements for all family law professionals, including a good understanding of all non-court processes, is now essential.
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News£593 divorce fee escapes 10% hike
Consultation respondents said higher fee could force couples to remain in unhappy or abusive relationships.
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NewsFirm promotions: Dawson Cornwell appoints two partners
London-based family law firm promotes senior associates Charlotte Image-Flower and Forum Shah.
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NewsFamily lawyers join forces to support neurodivergent community
Specialist group led by Alia Lewis and Jenny Beck wants to raise awareness, remove barriers and secure major reforms in family justice system.
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OpinionChurchill and the truth about mediation
Who is right: the common law or the lord chancellor?
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News'Groundbreaking' mental health resource to support divorce clients
Firm spearheading initiative hopes guidance begins conversation on how lawyers can support vulnerable clients and each other.
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News‘Special permission’ granted for law clinic’s family court base
Teesside University Law Clinic says the new family court initative is ‘one of only two similar schemes in the whole country’.
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OpinionEarly legal advice pilot: resolving the family court crisis
When it comes to family justice and diverting more cases away from court, lawyers are part of the solution, not the problem.
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News'We weren't being heard': siblings share family justice experience
Cafcass chief executive shared interview during her Family Justice Council Bridget Lindley lecture.
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ProfileMy legal life: Sital Fontenelle, Kingsley Napley
Head of the family and divorce team, London.
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NewsDomestic abuse pilot to spare victims multiple court hearings
Justice minister says new protection orders will become an important access to justice tool.
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NewsSociety asks family lawyers for help painting fuller picture of legal aid crisis
Chancery Lane wants to provide a detailed business case to the Ministry of Justice on the need for greater investment.
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NewsDivorce hits 50-year low - but may not mean marital bliss
Family lawyers say no-fault reforms, Covid, cost-of-living crisis and fewer marriages explain latest ONS figures.
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News'High time' family lawyers stopped inappropriate requests for 'clarification' - CoA
Court of Appeal judges say lawyers have ‘misused’ process of clarifications designed to stop unnecessary appeals.
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OpinionTransparency pilot offers a window on society
Expansion of media reporting will play a vital role in revealing how decisions are made in the family courts.