Firm hires: Actons recruits new family team
Julie McCrery and Sophie Spreckley join the Nottingham law firm.
Law Society calls for civil legal aid increase over unrepresented parties in family court
Society president says more action is needed as ‘rise in litigants in person [creates] further pressure on system already in crisis’.
Judges 'apprehensive' about security, Family Division president tells MPs
Sir Andrew McFarlane suggests security arrangements in criminal and family courts should be equally tight.
Special investigation: Greater Family Court transparency puts expert witnesses in the spotlight
In conjunction with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Hannah Summers analyses a case that raises questions about unregulated specialists.
Time for a revolution in how family solicitors are trained?
Certain core training elements for all family law professionals, including a good understanding of all non-court processes, is now essential.
No forced mediation – so what now?
Family law.
Family courts: fit for the modern era?
The spring budget's spotlight on the overburdened family court is welcome but not enough to address the root of the problem.
Letters roundup: 12 April 2024
A small win over insurers, Chris Mullin’s moral obligation and a retirement charge: your letters to the editor.
Letters roundup: 5 April 2024
Digital property information protocol, whiplash portal rebuff and remote working and productivity: your letters to the editor.