All Family and children articles – Page 28
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OpinionLitigation funding does not drive families apart
Critics often ignore the fact that funding is really an option of last resort.
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NewsCoA hears mother sob as judge 'threatens' to have child taken into care
Court of Appeal is being asked to consider how family courts treat allegations of domestic abuse.
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NewsCourt of Appeal considers family court's approach to domestic abuse
Family division president hearing four linked appeals brought by mothers which could result in fresh guidance for judges.
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FeatureThe role of mediation in family disputes
The need to promote the benefits of family mediation has never been greater.
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NewsFirm’s radio advertisement did not attack social workers, watchdog rules
'What’s more frightening than a social worker at your door to take your child?' broadcast asked.
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NewsRecord number of court applications to prevent domestic violence
Law Society makes renewed legal aid call following publication of 'deeply disturbing' statistics.
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NewsJudge recuses herself over hockey club connection
District judge's son and party in family case were members of the same club and followed each other on social media.
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ProfileMy legal life: Charlotte Bradley, Kingsley Napley
Head of the family and divorce team, London.
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OpinionPithy and pertinent guide to matrimonial finance
Matrimonial Finance Handbook | Mena Ruparel
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NewsFamily backlog 'may not return to pre-Covid levels until 2023'
Documents published by the judiciary reveal private and public law priorities.
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News‘Lawyers aren’t a charity’: Family judge awards £60k incurred costs
Court says client should not be beholden to lawyers over unpaid costs.
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NewsLawyers should be last resort for separating families - McFarlane
New report from the judiciary recommends shifting family breakdown away from 'justice' response.
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NewsExtended operating hours to continue until April
Capacity of civil courts under growing pressure, says HMCTS.
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FeatureGiving something back during the pandemic
Forsters’ family team helps support victims of domestic violence through various local and national charities.
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OpinionFamily awards can be overruled
Family lawyers have welcomed a Court of Appeal decision that means warring couples can safely refer disputes over money and children to private arbitration.
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News'Modern family' focus for new virtual firm
Online services and flexible operating hours will fill gap left by traditional firms, founders claim.
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NewsParents appearing alone at remote family hearings
Concerns raised about hearings where interim orders are made to remove babies shortly after birth.
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FeatureParental alienation and narcissism in relationship breakdown
Increasing feature with separating couples is the charge that, typically, the man is a narcissist and the mother is alienating the children from the father. Is it always the reality?
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NewsSlater and Gordon puts roles at risk as business continues evolution
Fee earners in the national firm's employment and family departments likely to be affected.