All Family and children articles – Page 17
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NewsFamily lawyers welcome 'revolutionary' surrogacy recommendations
Law Commission proposes regime that allows intended parents to become legal parents at birth.
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News'Wrong people, time and attitude': Society's warning over mediation reforms
Chancery Lane says early legal advice would be the most effective way to get separating families to mediate.
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NewsCompulsory mediation proposed for 'low level' family disputes
Government measures would also see financial penalties imposed on parents 'unreasonably' prolonging court proceedings.
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NewsFamily court praises parents who 'put aside conflicts' in face of Ukraine war
Judgment on application to have children returned published under court’s transparency initiative.
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NewsTime is 'opportune' for new review of divorce law
Law Commission expected to conduct review of Matrimonial Causes Act - but potential reforms at least two years away.
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NewsFamily firm with lofty ambitions buys up another practice
South east firm with three offices will be absorbed into the Stowe Family Law network.
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NewsHigh Court ruling expected to widen scope of legal aid for parents
Public Law Project represented domestic abuse complainant whose child was not treated as part of her household.
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FeatureWorking with others – let’s get Fit for Law
Learning essential skills, reflective practice and supervision, and managing client relationships.
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OpinionConsent – a missed opportunity for an important discussion
Channel 4 drama promised to be a show that would draw attention to the complexity of sexual allegations involving school aged children, but Consent falls short.
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NewsDomestic abuse victims 'still being cross-examined by alleged perpetrator'
Charities and solicitors urge Dominic Raab to review legal aid fees to ensure lawyers are available to step in.
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NewsLegal aid widened for child cases following public law challenge
Means test removed for carers of looked-after children in special educational needs and disability tribunal.
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OpinionFamily Court reporting: a change for the better?
Court reporting pilot is first major step towards implementing ‘cultural shift’ towards increased transparency in family justice system.
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NewsRoyal family way
Members of the royal family used in hypothetical scenario to explain how schedule 1 to the Children Act works in practice.
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NewsNews focus: Solicitors ramp up campaign for cohabitation law reform
Despite a succession of governments being reluctant to act, family lawyers are resetting their campaign to secure reform of the rights of cohabitants when relationships break down.
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