All Family and children articles – Page 20
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NewsNews focus: Divorcing couples are increasingly seeking joint representation
Separating couples are increasingly asking to be represented by the same solicitor. Those involved believe this ‘one lawyer’ service could be the future – and not just for family law.
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NewsCourt throws out attempt to have junior solicitor jailed
Disgruntled father who tried to bring contempt proceedings found to have ulterior motives.
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NewsHMCTS figures confirm divorce 'bulge'
Nearly 13,000 couples filed for divorce in first few weeks after 'no-fault' regime came into force.
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NewsRoutinely anonymised family judgments unlawful, says remedies lead
Mr Justice Mostyn says only an act of parliament could change the current presumption of open justice.
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NewsExclusive: Solicitors probed over client loans to fund divorce cases
Vulnerable clients claim they were pressured by their solicitors into taking out high-interest loans to finance family litigation.
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NewsFamily solicitors welcome extension of voucher scheme
£5.4m invested to steer family cases away from court - but more needs to be done, says Law Society.
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OpinionEmails should be courteous, not explosive
There is no excuse for poor email etiquette, no matter how busy or stressed you are.
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NewsFact-finding hearings should not be default in abuse cases - McFarlane
Family Division president commissioned guidance to help judges determine whether fact-finding is required when domestic abuse allegations are made.
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FeatureUkraine: Children and war
Naomi Angell, a member of the Law Society’s Children’s Law sub committee, examines the impact the Ukraine war could have on international adoption.
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OpinionLow-income homeowners are still struggling to access legal aid
Legal Aid Agency must remove remaining barriers in trapped capital cases.
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NewsBundles guidance 'highlights litigant-in-person struggles'
Respondent in financial remedies proceedings 'encouraged' to help unrepresented applicant to prepare electronic file.
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NewsDivorce applications up in first week of 'no fault' era
Process introduced on 6 April removes requirement to assign blame and allows separating couples to make joint applications.
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OpinionWhy did no-fault divorce take so long? Blame my parents
I benefitted from my parents’ mature approach to divorce. I would like it to be a more common experience.