News – Page 14
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NewsProbate leads Compensation Fund payouts
Largest payment in 2021/22 was £680,000 in a probate matter where a firm had taken client money, corporate report reveals.
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NewsJudge says family litigation 'stymied any meaningful focus' on children
Judgment highlights ‘litigious’ proceedings ‘inimical’ to children’s interests and ‘enormously stressful’.
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NewsAppeal allowed despite 'disastrously handled' litigation
Ruling in favour of appellant in family case made ‘with a very heavy heart’.
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NewsJudge urges harmonisation of ‘arbitrary’ rules on embargoed draft judgments
High Court judge bemoans the ‘ongoing confusion’ surrounding contempt of court and which judgments can be shared.
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NewsNews focus: Compulsory mediation is no panacea
Lawyers back the government’s aspiration to get more family disputes resolved out of court, but many have serious doubts about compulsory mediation.
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NewsFamily law solicitor makes fashion dreams reality
Young lawyer swaps clients for clothing in career change.
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NewsParliament must not become 'yes man', former top judge warns
Baroness Butler-Sloss tells podcast she has noticed 'distinct creep' to move away from parliamentary scrutiny.
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NewsMoJ cautioned against compulsory mediation for family disputes
Law Society and Resolution stress importance of early legal advice in consultation responses.
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NewsMPs urge government to reconsider cohabitation reform timetable
Women and equalities committee sees no reason why separate projects on weddings and divorce should delay work.
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NewsLead judge backs financial remedies reform
Mr Justice Mostyn says simple rules for determining financial remedies have been overpainted by 'woolly' judicial discretion.
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NewsFamily lawyers urged to help pro bono clinics
Solicitor volunteers say legal advice centres are receiving more enquiries than they can handle.
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NewsLawyers say parties in financial remedy cases should remain anonymous
Majority of lawyers favour anonymisation as judge-led transparency group addresses uncertainty.
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NewsJudicial recruitment process leaves family solicitor in tears
As Family Division president urges lawyers to aim for the bench, solicitors reveal they are applying without success.
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NewsMcFarlane urges family lawyers to aim for the bench
Family division president highlights need for more deputy district judges and recorders.
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NewsMandatory divorce wait shortened for client with life-limiting health issues
Divorce reforms introduced 20-week wait to allow couples to reconcile or agree practical arrangements.
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NewsTop-60 firm adopts 'one lawyer' approach to divorce
Harrison Clark Rickerbys says model only suitable where there is no imbalance of power.
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NewsCustody, carer, client: family lawyers identify 'harmful' words
Family Solutions Group renews call to end 'combative' language in family separation cases.
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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.