All Family and children articles – Page 12
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FeatureGiving children a voice in the divorce process
Young people often feel powerless during their parents' divorce or separation. Confidential Child Conversations allow them to be heard.
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NewsVideo guide for unrepresented parties in civil and family court
Support Through Court worked with legal training company Bond Solon to produce the seven-minute video.
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NewsFamily court analysis lifts lid on life for litigants in person
Law Society and Support Through Court make case for why people navigating family justice system alone need legal representation.
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NewsJudge stays financial proceedings to allow non-court resolution
Divorce hearing is a 'paradigm case' for the court to exercise its new powers on ADR.
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NewsMan fails to end French civil partnership in England
’Clear difference’ in legal approaches between the two countries fails to persuade judge that France is not the right forum.
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NewsHappy reunion: The Split is returning
BBC's hit family law drama starring Nicola Walker and Stephen Mangan will return for a two-part special.
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NewsRule changes steer families towards non-court dispute resolution
Parents will be informed of various mediation models and judges can ask parties to set out their views on non-court dispute resolution.
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NewsFirm hires: Actons recruits new family team
Julie McCrery and Sophie Spreckley join the Nottingham law firm.
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NewsLaw Society calls for civil legal aid increase over unrepresented parties in family court
Society president says more action is needed as ‘rise in litigants in person [creates] further pressure on system already in crisis’.
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OpinionFamily courts: fit for the modern era?
The spring budget's spotlight on the overburdened family court is welcome but not enough to address the root of the problem.
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NewsJudges 'apprehensive' about security, Family Division president tells MPs
Sir Andrew McFarlane suggests security arrangements in criminal and family courts should be equally tight.
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NewsSpecial investigation: Greater Family Court transparency puts expert witnesses in the spotlight
In conjunction with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Hannah Summers analyses a case that raises questions about unregulated specialists.
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NewsFamily judges will return to robes in safety pilot
Three-month pilot follows concerns over ‘violent and threatening behaviour experienced by judges and court users’.
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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?