All Family and children articles – Page 7
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OpinionDfE provides information on controversial experts pilot
The Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service, a Department for Education-funded pilot scheme, has caused concern among family and children lawyers.
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OpinionSuspected Inflicted Head Injury Service and the law of unintended consequences
A serious problem with the concept of the SIHIS pilot is that it assumes that there can be ‘uniform’ opinion in these cases.
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NewsCurbs on expert cross-examination could lead to wrongful removals, family silks warn
Opportunity for counsel to cross examine experts in cases where children may be removed from families could be limited under controversial pilot scheme.
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OpinionLIPs and the unregulated – a worsening story
A persistent challenge to professions is what to do about those who are forced to carry out their own services without any help and the role of unregulated providers.
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NewsStowe continues to build family law empire
Latest deal is family specialist's fourth acquisition in two years.
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NewsFirm hire: Bivonas Law launches family practice
Jay Patel will head the new team at the City of London firm.
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NewsMel B's family courts petition nears 25,000 signatures
Spice Girl wants judges to receive training designed and delivered by specialist organisations such as Women's Aid.
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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.