News – Page 52
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NewsReport hails success of pioneering family court
The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) has been successful in reducing the number of children taken into care.
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NewsTake divorce out of judges’ hands – Munby
The head of the family division sets out ideas to reform the family justice system.
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Family court reforms criticised
Wide-ranging changes, including the introduction of compulsory mediation information sessions, were extended nationally last week.
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NewsCanadian firm opens outlet at retail giant Walmart
Founders Lena Koke and Mark Morris have pledged to open another three outlets in Walmart stores in Toronto.
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NewsUnrepresented parties become the majority in family cases
Data shows marked increase as reforms to family courts come in to effect.
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NewsFamily head clamps down on care time limit
Sir James Munby said the 26-week limit will only be departed from where ‘necessary’ to resolve proceedings.
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NewsNational mediation initiative gets under way
New hubs established ahead of compulsory information and assessment meetings.
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NewsChildren’s charity condemns High Court’s anonymity cut-off
Children formerly involved in court proceedings may be named by the media when they turn 18.
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NewsResolution allies with credit provider to fund separation
Clients offered unsecured loan at preferential rates.
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NewsMemory lane
The opening of family courts to the press is ‘moving at an unseemly gallop’, a leading High Court judge said.
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NewsSociety defends sharia wills practice note
Law of England and Wales gives effect to wishes clearly expressed in a valid will, says president.
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News‘Out of control’ foreign divorce ‘squeezing out needy litigants’
High Court judge takes aim at ‘appalling’ litigation involving non-UK citizens.
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NewsWatchdog targets online divorce
Consumer panel will research the challenges created by a growing online marketplace.
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NewsICAEW gears members up for probate land-grab
Accountancy regulator already has a number of firms waiting to conduct reserved activities in probate.
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NewsCall for overhaul of exceptional funding scheme
Ministry of Justice figures reveal only 3% of the 1,151 applications for funding were granted.
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NewsJudge blasts ‘wasteful’ Legal Aid Agency
Judge’s dismay at repeated rejected applications for funding for expert witness report.
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NewsPre-nups should be legally binding, says Law Commission
Draft bill would give qualifying agreements legal force, so long as safeguards are met.
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NewsSociety wills quality firsts
The Law Society has accredited the first group of firms to its new Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme. The Society said the scheme is the first recognised standard for wills and estate administration in England and Wales. Since October, 20 firms have been accredited. Society president Nicholas Fluck said: ‘Accredited ...
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NewsMillionaire wins divorce case despite finding of perjury
Court of Appeal rules that misrepresentation does not affect court order.