News – Page 13
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NewsMcFarlane calls for FDAC schemes in every court
Family Division president says family drug and alcohol courts can be 'life changing' for parents involved in care proceedings.
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NewsWomen being let down in our justice system, says Thornberry
Labour to review laws on housing, employment and stalking to protect the rights of women.
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NewsJudge wrong to block reporting of 'highly contentious' family case
No party holds a veto over the reporting of family cases, appeal judge rules.
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NewsElectronic wills now ‘feasible’, Law Commission reports
Law review body seeks views on whether a new Wills Act should permit electronic wills - perhaps immediately.
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NewsChalk promises 'Jade's Law' controls on killer parents
Alex Chalk will outline 'Jade's Law' in first conference speech as lord chancellor and justice secretary today.
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NewsPrioritisation protocol returns to family court to help ease pressure
An increase in new private law applications in the last year has resulted in activation of Cafcass.
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NewsFirm hire: RWK Goodman appoints head of international children team
Partner Kim Lehal will be based in the firm's London office.
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NewsCouple stung by £89 storage fee after spending £4,500 on wills
STEP research uncovers examples of charges not explained to clients originally advised by unqualified advisers.
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NewsSolicitor loses costs battle with widow after ‘hostile’ litigation
Solicitor had pursued action against executor of will, urging her to step aside.
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NewsOne-hour oral judgment in family case ‘plainly irregular’
Court of Appeal says family judge should have explained his reasons in written ruling.
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NewsFirm hire: Vardags welcomes international family lawyer as senior partner
David Lister joins the firm's London office.
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NewsJudge praises skilled advocacy in ‘titanic’ family case
Legal representatives involved in the ‘complex’ financial remedy case praised for their ‘skill, assiduity and diligence’ - despite ‘sobering note’ as to costs.
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NewsLack of lawyers a 'problem' in DIY will dispute
Judge says ‘lawyer would recognise intentions’ of individual when drafting her will in favour of her children.
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NewsSolicitor who backdated loan document rebuked by SRA
Regulator accepts family head had no intention to mislead and was acting on counsel’s advice.
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NewsRetired judge extracts £50 from HMCTS over probate delays
'Goodwill payment' represents £5 for each week of delay in handling online application.
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News'Historic win' in Court of Appeal over same-sex parental rights
Judgment clarifies and simplifies the way children resident abroad can receive English family law justice.
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NewsChildren waiting a year for legal decision on living arrangements
Law Society calls on government to restore funding for early advice to ease pressure on ‘creaking’ family justice system.
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NewsNews focus: CMA probes will-writers
Complaints about costs and unfair contract terms have prompted competition watchdogs to investigate will-writing. Shoddy service by unregulated providers is back under the spotlight.
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NewsMedia entitled to name lay justices and advisers, court rules
Family Court rules on application by the media for the release of documents relating to care proceedings.
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NewsCompetition watchdog sets its sights on will-writers
Competition and Markets Authority is worried not all firms are complying with consumer protection laws.