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All Family and children articles – Page 11
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OpinionUkraine: Surrogacy and war
Naomi Angell, a member of the Law Society’s Children’s Law sub committee, examines the impact the Ukraine war can have on international surrogacy.
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NewsMcFarlane makes fresh bid to curb volume of hearings
Family division president seeks to tighten up process and procedure after being told cases never seem to conclude.
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NewsHMCTS to switch off 'old' divorce portal on 31 March
New system introducing 'no-fault' provisions under Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act will begin on 6 April.
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News'Investigative' approach piloted in family courts
Government says pilots will ensure domestic abuse victims are not further traumatised by court process.
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NewsFamily firm producing two cost estimates due to hearing uncertainty
Solicitor calls for national guidance to resolve different approaches taken by courts on remote hearings.
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NewsSlater and Gordon halves divorce fee ahead of 'no-fault' reform
Solicitor fears couples could attempt to finalise their divorce without obtaining legal advice.
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News'Shambolic': family lawyers told divorce service will close soon
Practitioners worried that transition to new system will leave couples unable to officially split up.
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NewsMcFarlane clarifies family court attendance requirement
First hearing notice for applications in the Royal Courts of Justice will be listed as an attended hearing.
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NewsConsultants head back to ‘traditional’ practice by starting new firm
Founders say new venture will encourage flexible hours and will not have ‘outdated’ billing targets.
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ProfileMy legal life: Richard Port MBE, George Green
Family associate solicitor, Cradley Heath, West Midlands
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OpinionNew year and a new broom for family justice?
From launching a public information campaign to supporting litigants in person: a look at the options the government could consider to improve the family justice landscape.
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FeatureFines alone won’t ease divorce logjam
The more holistic and educational approach lawyers can offer, the more likely a client may consider mediation.
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NewsPermission granted over private hearing to seal Prince Philip’s will
High Court rules that newspaper may challenge Family Division president’s decision.
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OpinionWithout reform of child justice, things will get bleaker
Research shows that the negative and unexpected consequences of child detention are worse than previously thought.
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NewsSecond government cash boost for family mediation
Ministry of Justice announces further £1.2m of vouchers to keep family disputes away from court.
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OpinionA definitive textbook that lives up to its billing
Bromley’s Family Law (12th edition) | Nigel Lowe, Gillian Douglas, Emma Hitchings & Rachel Taylor