News – Page 11
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NewsMoJ rules out Scottish amendment to LPA bill
Justice minister says existing legislation covers cross-border recognition of lasting powers of attorney.
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NewsEx-BSB chief takes potshot at lawyers
Baroness Deech ends tweet on Law Commission review announcement with a sting.
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NewsHappy anniversary? Family lawyers reflect on no-fault divorce
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act removed requirement for separating couples to assign blame.
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NewsCallers waiting 22 minutes for OPG to pick up the phone
Ministry of Justice says extra staff have been hired to bring lasting power of attorney backlog down.
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NewsCo-op now 'largest wills provider' after annual profits soar
Business has been boosted by new partnership with Amazon UK to offer digital wills.
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NewsDivorce reform: work finally begins on finances review
Law Commission aims to publish a scoping paper in September 2024.
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NewsJudge warns of 'very strict criteria' for non-molestation orders
Significant increase in applications for orders since pandemic, says judge.
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NewsJudge blasts family solicitor's 'expensive and pointless' action
Court’s ruling suggests wife was ‘steered’ into making a costly and unsuccessful application.
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NewsFamily lawyers welcome 'revolutionary' surrogacy recommendations
Law Commission proposes regime that allows intended parents to become legal parents at birth.
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News'Wrong people, time and attitude': Society's warning over mediation reforms
Chancery Lane says early legal advice would be the most effective way to get separating families to mediate.
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NewsCompulsory mediation proposed for 'low level' family disputes
Government measures would also see financial penalties imposed on parents 'unreasonably' prolonging court proceedings.
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NewsFamily court praises parents who 'put aside conflicts' in face of Ukraine war
Judgment on application to have children returned published under court’s transparency initiative.
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NewsLSB kicks reserved activities review into long grass
Evidence not found to justify significant changes to 2007 Legal Services Act.
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NewsTime is 'opportune' for new review of divorce law
Law Commission expected to conduct review of Matrimonial Causes Act - but potential reforms at least two years away.
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NewsFamily firm with lofty ambitions buys up another practice
South east firm with three offices will be absorbed into the Stowe Family Law network.
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NewsHigh Court ruling expected to widen scope of legal aid for parents
Public Law Project represented domestic abuse complainant whose child was not treated as part of her household.
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NewsLPA reforms 'will generate legal services competition'
Government-backed bill will allow chartered legal executives to certify a copy of a power of attorney.
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NewsMoJ opts against payment reform to Mental Capacity Act
Legislation will not be changed to make it easier for parents to access matured child savings accounts.
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NewsUS fintech chases Islamic wills market with law firm acquisition
Birmingham firm iWill Solicitors, established in 2007, pioneered sharia-compliant wills.
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NewsDomestic abuse victims 'still being cross-examined by alleged perpetrator'
Charities and solicitors urge Dominic Raab to review legal aid fees to ensure lawyers are available to step in.