National firm wins contact ban on litigant who harassed staff
Court finds it likely man made four abusive calls in 21 minutes to female staff of Foot Anstey.
Memory lane
Government help for LiPs, police checks for child law solicitors and the Post Office goes metric: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
Judge stops mother’s court action after children refused to see her
Estranged mother applied to see her children but judge said children’s wishes must come first.
‘Alleges’ expunged from Cafcass domestic abuse policy
New policy follows 2020 report which found the family justice system did not effectively protect victims of domestic abuse.
Failed state
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse made 20 recommendations based on horrific testimony. Yet not one proposal has been implemented, reports Catherine Baksi.
Shining a light on domestic abuse in financial remedy proceedings
Claire Blakemore, partner at Withers LLP shines the spotlight on the deficiencies in the current law regarding ‘conduct’ and domestic abuse in financial awards following divorce and separation.
Letters roundup: 11 October 2024
Criminal mistake over injunctions and up-to-date probate: your letters to the editor.
Navigating SEND and making a plan
Liz Devlin reviews 'The EHCP Handbook: How to Make an Effective Education, Health and Care Plan: A Guide for Parents and Carers'.
Slim volume covers the ground
Tony Roe reviews Mani Singh Basi's 'A Practical Guide to Exercising the Inherent Jurisdiction in Family Proceedings'.
