All Family and children articles – Page 24
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NewsMore cash for family mediation
New voucher scheme expanded to help resolve disputes away from court.
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NewsMany divorcing couples not offered ADR despite benefits
A quarter of divorcees wished they had done mediation or arbitration, according to law firm survey.
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NewsCosts judge concerned by 'exceptionally large' rise in firm's hourly rates
Firm to appeal master's decision which 'raises an important issue for the profession'.
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NewsFamily lawyers unite to improve judicial diversity in private FDR hearings
Solicitor spearheading action says few hearings are conducted before a female judge.
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OpinionClear and crisp guidance on complex subjects
Dictionary of Financial Remedies 2021 | HHJ Edward Hess, Peter Duckworth, Sally Max, Janine McGuigan
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NewsMcFarlane won't rush family court guidance for 'Freedom Day'
Family division president says need for caution will not disappear on 19 July.
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NewsLet UK rejoin Lugano, European lawyers demand
International Academy of Family Lawyers warns of ‘confusion, delay and increased cost’ if UK is blocked from key legal pact.
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NewsPolice probe suspect drugs tests used in criminal and family cases
In one case, a mother had children removed from her care on the basis of a contested report.
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OpinionVital toolkit to tackle NPD
Narcissism and Family Law – A Practitioner’s Guide | Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker
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NewsNewborn care report sparks judicial response
Study by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory finds that urgent hearings involving newborn babies are on the rise.
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NewsCourt of Appeal warns against hasty email court orders
All applications should be treated with equal scrutiny and procedural fairness, says judge.
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News'Safe space': judge highlights benefit of office returns
Family law conference discusses impact of working from home for junior lawyers.
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ProfileWe are family
In a stellar 50-year career in the law, culminating in a lifetime achievement award, Naomi Angell has witnessed a revolution in family and adoption law. And her passion for the profession remains undimmed.
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NewsFamily lawyers expect to work from home post-Covid - survey
Practitioners encouraged to take advantage of opportunity to radically rethink working practices.
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OpinionThe changing face of family law
Campaign launched this week aims to change the culture of parental separation to one that has better adult communication and child-centrity.
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NewsBuckland urged to retain choice for court-assessed legal aid bills
Impartiality and transparency concerns raised in consultation responses.
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OpinionTime to restore faith in open family justice
Open Justice and Privacy in Family Proceedings | David Burrows
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OpinionDo not allow delays in family court to be overshadowed
Everyone involved in the justice system deserves timely and efficient justice.