News – Page 17
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NewsDistrict judge criticised for dismissing abuse allegations
His Honour Judge Dancey says relevant practice direction was engaged 'as an afterthought'.
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NewsDubai ruler had ex-wife and solicitors’ phones hacked, court rules
Sir Andrew Macfarlane finds that Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum ‘harassed and intimidated’ ex-wife.
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NewsLaw Society demands 'tangible improvements' to probate service
Ministry of Justice has proposed a probate fee hike to raise an extra £25m a year.
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NewsReform law on 'digital assets', probate lawyers urge
Study finds there is a lack of clarity around property rights relating to digital assets such as emails and cryptocurrencies.
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NewsPrince Philip's will to be sealed for 90 years, family court rules after secret hearing
Sir Andrew McFarlane reveals that he is custodian of a safe containing 30 sealed Royal wills.
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News'Thank you HMCTS': positive feedback over financial remedies
HM Courts & Tribunals Service highlights progress on work to digitise divorce process.
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NewsDigital divorce portal to become mandatory
Family lawyers will be required to submit applications through MyHMCTS service from next week.
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NewsMore cash for family mediation
New voucher scheme expanded to help resolve disputes away from court.
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NewsCourt backs charities in will construction claim
The High Court has provided guidance on how to interpret inheritance tax thresholds.
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NewsMany divorcing couples not offered ADR despite benefits
A quarter of divorcees wished they had done mediation or arbitration, according to law firm survey.
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NewsHMCTS revamps probate service ahead of fee rise
Ministry of Justice intends to increase probate fees to £273, claiming that the system places an unfair burden on the taxpayer.
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NewsCosts judge concerned by 'exceptionally large' rise in firm's hourly rates
Firm to appeal master's decision which 'raises an important issue for the profession'.
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NewsFamily lawyers unite to improve judicial diversity in private FDR hearings
Solicitor spearheading action says few hearings are conducted before a female judge.
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NewsSolicitors could be forced down digital route on LPAs
MoJ and Office of Public Guardian consult on plans for ‘mainly digital service’.
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NewsMcFarlane won't rush family court guidance for 'Freedom Day'
Family division president says need for caution will not disappear on 19 July.
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News'Unjustifiable': Law Society denounces probate fee hike
It is wrong to increase fees when service is still subject to significant delays, says representative body.
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NewsLet UK rejoin Lugano, European lawyers demand
International Academy of Family Lawyers warns of ‘confusion, delay and increased cost’ if UK is blocked from key legal pact.
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NewsProbate fees to rise as government seeks extra £25m a year
Ministry of Justice says current probate system operating at a loss and subsidised by the taxpayer.
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NewsPolice probe suspect drugs tests used in criminal and family cases
In one case, a mother had children removed from her care on the basis of a contested report.
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NewsProbate service hit by ‘second wave’
Solicitors claim figures published by HMCTS do not reflect reality of using the service.