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Three decades of campaigning for no-fault divorce came to fruition last week after the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill cleared its final parliamentary hurdles
Three decades of campaigning for no-fault divorce came to fruition this week as the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill cleared its final parliamentary stages
Stacey Nevin reports on the nuances of a successful appeal for ‘relationship generated disadvantage’
The time has come to consider the plight of the increasing numbers of people who are outside the pale of UK marriage laws, says David Burrows
Gender equality demands flexibility & discretion, not blunt instruments says Graeme Fraser
The lack of fairness in financial settlements means the Divorce, Dissolution & Separation Bill now going through Parliament misses the mark, says Dr Michael Arnheim
Rakesh Kapila considers possible shortcomings in the financial statements submitted by the parties in matrimonial proceedings
More than a third of divorce applications are now being made online, but the whole process takes just as long as before due to a shortage of resources in the family court.
David Burrows provides a rundown of child support appeals to the First-tier Tribunal & Upper Tribunal
The cost of divorce for EU couples could rise ‘dramatically’ post-Brexit if the UK leaves without a deal.
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

NEWS
The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work
An indemnity costs battle with a £20m gap could reopen an important question: what weight should an approved budget carry?
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
Should a conviction stand when a later ruling reveals that the law underpinning it was wrong? The answer exposes a clash between finality and justice
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
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