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NewsFrontline lawyers don’t all share LCJ’s enthusiasm for remote hearings
Lord Burnett of Maldon has said there is ‘no going back’ to the way courts worked pre-coronavirus.
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Probate applications halve during lockdown
HMCTS is preparing for a surge in applications for grants of probate once government restrictions are eased.
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Judge: ‘Some people are better at lying, whether remotely or in person’
Parents to give evidence remotely in care order case, as judiciary opt again for virtual justice.
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Lawyers urged to offer free 20-minute domestic abuse support
Support service for parents going through family courts says growing number of calls features domestic abuse.
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McFarlane warns of remote hearing ‘overload’ after wrong care order
Family head says courts must be prepared to adjourn cases if they are not suitable for remote hearings.
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Manchester firm expands across Pennines and targets hires from rivals
Hall Brown prepares to open Sheffield office after recruiting Irwin Mitchell partner.
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Government legal move risks councils ‘downing tools’ on support for disabled children
Meanwhile, two more Midlands councils use Coronavirus Act to shelve duties to adults.
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Wills reform must not endanger the elderly, says government
Major overhaul of probate legislation has been expected since March to enable people to make wills in lockdown.
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Probate researchers 'flouting lockdown rules by visiting heirs'
At least one outfit is visiting potential beneficiaries in person, association claims.
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Solicitor spends hours in call queue for update on abuse injunctions
Law firm director says emergency applications should be heard on the same or following day.
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Firm offers free advice to domestic abuse victims
National firm says 20-minute consultation will be offered for as long as Covid-19 crisis lasts.
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Government risks missing the boat on ‘emergency’ probate laws
Ministers have yet to decide which changes on signature witnessing to put before parliament.
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McFarlane calls for feedback on remote hearings
Family division president begins two-week consultation to inform fresh guidance.
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Supreme Court awards damages to fund US surrogacy costs
Majority of justices rule that, if arrangement has reasonable prospect of success, costs can be awarded.
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Coronavirus: Demand for wills jumps by 76%
Solicitors call for urgent overhaul of probate legislation.
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Gove apologises for lockdown confusion over separated families
Cabinet Office guidance states that children under 18 can travel between both parents’ homes.
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Family cases to be livestreamed in Court of Appeal
First case to be broadcast later this year as judges say move brings public gallery into 21st century.
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High Court to rule on access to full adoption file
Freelance journalist Melanie Newman asked court to make order allowing her to see all court papers relating to adoption case.
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'Astonishing breakthrough': Munby hails access to family justice data
Researchers will be able to access anonymised Cafcass cases through Swansea-based databank.
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Electronically signed deeds are legal, lord chancellor confirms
Government to convene working party to consider video witnessing question.
