News – Page 15
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NewsDubai ruler’s litigation was ‘abusive’, judge rules
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum acted ‘remorselessly’ against his ex-wife, court rules.
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News'Taxi!': barrister leaves Supreme Court to give birth
Justices narrowly avoid having to adjourn case to help deliver a baby.
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NewsDon't include personal attacks in statements, family judge urges solicitors
Parties also criticised for over-long statements and 'eleventh hour spreadsheet analysis of expenditure'.
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NewsMoJ under pressure to widen scope of divorce reform
Baroness Deech says 'miserable' part of divorce law will remain after no-fault system comes into force next month.
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NewsMcFarlane makes fresh bid to curb volume of hearings
Family division president seeks to tighten up process and procedure after being told cases never seem to conclude.
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NewsHMCTS to switch off 'old' divorce portal on 31 March
New system introducing 'no-fault' provisions under Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act will begin on 6 April.
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News'Investigative' approach piloted in family courts
Government says pilots will ensure domestic abuse victims are not further traumatised by court process.
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NewsFamily firm producing two cost estimates due to hearing uncertainty
Solicitor calls for national guidance to resolve different approaches taken by courts on remote hearings.
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NewsRussian firm shuts London office over Ukraine invasion
Ivanyan & Partners to close premises ‘following the shocking developments in Ukraine last week’, departing partner says.
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NewsSlater and Gordon halves divorce fee ahead of 'no-fault' reform
Solicitor fears couples could attempt to finalise their divorce without obtaining legal advice.
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NewsNorton Rose tells lawyers: no ‘external commentary’ on Russian sanctions
Global firm says it has ‘appropriate risk management policies in place' and keeps all relationships under review.
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News'Shambolic': family lawyers told divorce service will close soon
Practitioners worried that transition to new system will leave couples unable to officially split up.
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NewsMcFarlane clarifies family court attendance requirement
First hearing notice for applications in the Royal Courts of Justice will be listed as an attended hearing.
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NewsSolicitor lambasted by judge over ‘Primark service’ for £100m will
Judge says there could be ‘serious consequences’ for solicitor who prepared disputed will of property dealer.
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NewsConsultants head back to ‘traditional’ practice by starting new firm
Founders say new venture will encourage flexible hours and will not have ‘outdated’ billing targets.
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NewsPermission granted over private hearing to seal Prince Philip’s will
High Court rules that newspaper may challenge Family Division president’s decision.
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NewsSecond government cash boost for family mediation
Ministry of Justice announces further £1.2m of vouchers to keep family disputes away from court.
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NewsBalancing transparency and confidentiality ‘really difficult’ – McFarlane
Family Division chief Sir Andrew McFarlane tells MPs ‘there must be a way of allowing openness … yet maintain the anonymity of the individuals involved’.
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NewsVideo-witnessed wills extended until 2024
Law Society says temporary measure has been useful option for solicitors during pandemic.