News – Page 13
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NewsLegal aid eligibility to be widened for people 'at risk' - eventually
Secondary legislation laid to introduce extra support for domestic abuse victims and tenants facing eviction.
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NewsPilot early advice for child arrangements 'without delay'
Legal thinktank makes 43 recommendations and urges the government to seize opportunity to redesign family justice system.
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NewsLitigant spared jail for abusing judge during phone hearing
‘Who the f*** do you think you are?’, party in family proceedings asked judge.
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NewsLCJ 'remains concerned' about judicial recruitment
Lord Burnett reveals difficulties filling vacancies on the circuit and district benches.
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NewsDivorce applications reach decade high
Figures suggest couples waited until 'no-fault' regime came into force - but cost of living crisis could see numbers fall.
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News'Problems with your ex?': McFarlane suggests mediation rebrand
Family division president says some parents might get mediation confused with reconciliation or marriage guidance.
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NewsFew couples applying for joint divorce, HMCTS figures reveal
Landmark reforms introduced ability to issue joint statement that the marriage has irretrievably broken down.
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NewsSolicitor struck off after ‘moment of madness’ verifying forged signature
Cheshire solicitor falsely said she had witnessed clients’ signatures on child travel consent forms.
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NewsParents were unfairly denied lawyer at dying baby hearing
Court of Appeal says that application to withdraw child’s treatment must be relisted.
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NewsVeteran solicitor who neglected probate files was incompetent, SDT rules
Tribunal rejects allegation of a lack of integrity and reduces SRA costs by almost £20,000.
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NewsCity firm sees off £1.3m negligence claim form
'All the difference in the world' agreeing an extension and inviting one after service date had expired, judge observes.
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NewsClearance time for LPA applications doubles in five years
Ministry of Justice figures reveal drop in full-time equivalent permanent posts and increase in agency staff.
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NewsGovernment urged to end 'legal limbo' for unmarried couples
Cross-party group of MPs backs opt-out cohabitation scheme recommended by Law Commission 15 years ago.
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News'Insufficient lawyers' to cross-examine parties in domestic abuse cases
Ministry of Justice urged to review remuneration as prohibition measure under Domestic Abuse Act comes into force.
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NewsDWF bounces back into profit as Bird & Bird posts higher revenues
Listed firm reverses pre-tax loss to record £22.3m profit before tax in 'strongest results' since flotation.
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NewsLaw reform could bring in weddings on the beach
Chancery Lane welcomes Law Commission proposals to reform 'confusing, out-of-date and restrictive' laws.
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NewsLPA registration speeding up - but complaints taking longer to resolve
Justice minister says more staff have been recruited to clear the backlog and respond to customers.
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NewsJudge lambasts ‘feral’ divorce proceedings
Case ‘a disgraceful example of how financial remedy proceedings should not be conducted’.
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NewsNews focus: Divorcing couples are increasingly seeking joint representation
Separating couples are increasingly asking to be represented by the same solicitor. Those involved believe this ‘one lawyer’ service could be the future – and not just for family law.
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NewsCourt throws out attempt to have junior solicitor jailed
Disgruntled father who tried to bring contempt proceedings found to have ulterior motives.